Industrial Sector Opportunity

A staffing partner focused on industrial manufacturing, processing and facilities maintenance across Western Canada is hiring for an on-site Millwright role in Vancouver, BC. This position supports heavy-production and processing environments, planned shutdowns, and continuous-improvement maintenance programs at major industrial sites.

Position: Industrial Millwright (Journeyperson) — On-site, Vancouver, BCRole Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical installation, alignment, assembly and repair of industrial equipment including conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings and rotating machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic failures; execute corrective and preventive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Lead and support planned shutdowns and turnarounds — execute precision disassembly/reassembly, rigging and load moves safely and on schedule.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and equipment manuals to complete work to specification and tolerances.
• Operate welding and fabrication tasks (MIG/TIG/Stick) for on-site repairs and fabrications; perform fitting, grinding and machining as required.
• Use CMMS to log work orders, parts consumed and maintenance histories; follow lockout/tagout and site safety procedures.

Skills Qualifications

Must-Have

• Journeyperson Millwright ticket (provincial certification) or Red Seal equivalent with 3+ years of industrial millwright experience.
• Proven mechanical troubleshooting experience in manufacturing/processing environments and experience with shutdowns/turnarounds.
• Hands-on skills in rigging/hoisting, alignment, bearing replacement, and welding; strong blueprint/schematic reading ability.

Preferred

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, VFDs and basic PLC/electrical fault finding.
• Familiarity with CMMS (e.g., Maximo, Avantis), confined space entry, fall protection and WHMIS certifications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to multiple Vancouver-area sites; flexible to shift work and overtime during shutdowns.

Benefits Culture Highlights

• Competitive hourly wage and overtime during shutdowns; opportunities for long-term placement with major industrial employers.
• Hands-on, safety-first culture with clear career progression for certified tradespeople.
• Access to ongoing skills training and support for additional certifications (e.g., Red Seal upgrades, specialised welding).

This role is being recruited by Thomas Talent Network on behalf of our industrial clients in Vancouver. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for an initial technical screening and site-specific safety review. Apply if you are a dedicated, safety-minded Millwright looking for steady on-site work and career growth in Metro Vancouver.