Maintenance Mechanic – Red Seal Millwright / Heavy Duty Mechanic
Locations: Richmond, Burnaby and Delta, BC
Hourly Rate: $47.88/hour, plus 6.25% deferred compensation*
Kelly is recruiting Maintenance Mechanics for opportunities with an established organization operating essential industrial infrastructure in the Lower Mainland.
These hands-on roles involve installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling a wide range of mechanical equipment. We’re looking for safety-focused professionals who bring strong mechanical knowledge, work effectively with others, and can independently assess equipment problems and determine appropriate repairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and align machinery and equipment to specified tolerances.
- Maintain, repair, and overhaul equipment, including large pumps, diesel and gas engines, generating units, compressors, blowers, conveyors, reduction gears, heat exchangers, valves, and overhead cranes.
- Install, maintain, and service piping systems, valves, and meters.
- Inspect and maintain conveyor components, including chains, sprockets, drives, and associated equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems reported by operations teams and carry out corrective repairs.
- Service internal combustion engines and maintain accurate equipment and job records.
- Use precision measuring instruments, machining equipment, and hand and power tools.
- Assist with layout work and perform minor maintenance welding.
- Support junior mechanics with maintenance procedures and share equipment knowledge with operators.
- Identify required parts and materials and maintain inventory records.
- Participate in developing and following safe work procedures and comply with applicable workplace safety regulations.
- Provide supervisory coverage when required.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent and a Red Seal / Trades Qualification Certificate as a Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic.
- At least four years of mechanical experience involving equipment repair, maintenance, and overhaul.
- Thorough knowledge of the operation, installation, and repair of large pumps, diesel engines, and dual-fuel engines.
- Skills in machine fitting, welding, and pipefitting.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, verniers, and gauges, as well as shop equipment such as lathes and milling machines.
- Proficiency with hand, power, and shop tools, torque wrenches, and gas-cutting equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to select appropriate work methods and work with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy, including Word and Excel, and the ability to understand and use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and predictive maintenance technologies.
- Knowledge of applicable workplace safety requirements and a commitment to safe work practices.
- A reliable set of hand tools.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the role.
- Availability to work shifts as required.
- A valid BC driver’s license.
Compensation
- $47.88 per hour
- 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked
- Deferred compensation may be taken as additional pay or time off
Interested?
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We look forward to hearing from you.
