Tradesperson Licensed Apprentice 541

Date: 21 Jul 2025

Location:

Richmond, British Columbia, CA, V7B 1M5

Posting Date:
Posting Number:   R25-045
Hours of Work:                [[hoursOfWork]]
Job Code:                           129
Location:                            541 - Richmond
Bargaining Unit:              Yes
Reports to:                           **insert hiring manager's title**

Description

The Millwright Apprentice tradesperson maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular preventative / predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to maintain equipment in a good state of repair in compliance with health and safety standards
Diagnose and repair Material Handling Equipment mechanical or electrical failures to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime to reduce downstream impact to service delivery
Inspect and monitor Material Handling Equipment and related facilities
Prepare and maintain reports (e.g., safety, operational)
Coordinate and document work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Completion of Specialized Courses Normally Taught in Community or Recognized Specialty Colleges Consisting of About two to three Academic Years

For millwright roles, a Millwright Apprentice - Level 1 or 2 completion certificate is required

Experience

Minimun 2-3 years of experience as a Millwright Apprentice, level 1 or 2 that installs, maintains, diagnoses, or repairs Material Handling Equipment.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Parts Knowledge

Equipment Installation

Physical Efforts

Physical Efforts-Physical strength - Lifting/Lowering upto 70 pounds

Physical Efforts-Pushing /Pulling (Force)

Physical Efforts-Standing

Physical Efforts-Sitting

Physical Efforts-Walking

Physical Efforts-Climbing

Physical Efforts-Crawling

Physical Efforts-Reaching

Physical Efforts-Low Back Movements

Sensory Efforts

Sensory Efforts-Focused Listening

Sensory Efforts-Operating Equipment

Sensory Efforts-Watching/Visual attention

Mental Efforts

Mental Efforts-Concentration on precision work

Mental Efforts-Attention to Details Required

Mental Efforts-Training

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 541 - Richmond
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; On the Road; Outdoors

Posting Number: 67258
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