Maintenance Technician II - Millwright
Invermere, BC
Full-time
$35.86-$45.70/hour
YOUR DAILY MISSION: Safely and efficiently prepare, maintain, and install equipment within our facility.
WHO ARE WE?
We’ve been making kick-ass coffee for over 25 years.
We’re Canada’s #1 selling whole bean coffee. All our coffee is organic and Fairtrade, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, smack dab in the middle of nowhere.
And it’s not just our coffee that’s good. We’ve been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015. We work hard and have fun. That’s how we roll.
WHO ARE YOU?
Charged up with that 454 horsepower, you bring a buck yeah energy, and a wide variety of maintenance skills. From fixing, troubleshooting, building, electrical, and mechanical. You can work your way around a piece of equipment, or at least find a way to figure it out! You like to take things apart and figure out how to put them back together.
You have a knack for all things within your trade and take charge when it comes to driving projects aimed to amp up process and continuous improvement. Band-Aid solutions? Hard no. You fix things the right way and never settle for anything less than the highest of quality.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Working with a team of talented technicians, you will put your maintenance and repair skills to work. You will support our production departments across the business to ensure our equipment is running as effectively and efficiently as possible, allowing us to roast and pack the best beans in Canada.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, and upgrade production equipment in the facility, including packaging and coffee roasting equipment.
- Work collaboratively with teammates, coworkers, and external contractors.
- Work with our maintenance planner to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs while maintaining an inventory of critical and general spare part levels.
- Champion best practices in the areas of preventative maintenance, lean manufacturing, and process improvement, ensuring the efficient flow of production with the least possible downtime.
- You support the growth and development of other team members as a mentor through our apprenticeship program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ticketed Millwright with 2–5 years of experience working with industrial equipment.
- Skilled in root cause analysis and equipment troubleshooting techniques.
- Knowledge in the repair of vacuums, chain-veys, blowers, gearboxes, and calibration of scales.
- Able to read schematics for pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and propane control systems.
- Knowledge of HMI/VFD navigation and PLC ideology.
- Ability to use technical formatting and language when reporting material, machine, or process deficiencies and able to articulate and communicate in easy-to-understand terms.
- Confident use of Microsoft Office and other organizational tools.
- Certified in WHMIS, Forklift, (Hu)manlift, Fall-Arrest, Confined Space, LockOut/TagOut, or Rigging and Hoisting an ASS-et.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
- LOVE You are a connector and have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You enjoy working and contributing to a collaborative/team-based environment.
- AWAKE You have a genuine and fun disposition and see the “mug half full”.
- INTENTIONAL You take pride in your work, take initiative when you see the opportunity, and follow through on tasks. Calm, cool, and collected in high-stress and challenging situations.
- SOPHISTICATED You have strong attention to detail and excellent time management. You place a high standard for quality. A natural leader with the ability to coach and mentor team members, fueling team development, and growth.
- COURAGEOUS You adapt. Change doesn’t scare you; you’ve got grit! Willingness to adapt, learn, and grow as you navigate change in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- This is an onsite position located in Invermere, BC.
- This is a full-time, permanent position in our Maintenance department, working 40 hours per week with shifts ranging from Sunday to Friday.
- The hourly range for this position is $35.86 - $45.70.
PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper.
- Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fueled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
- Livable Wage: All our roles offer a livable wage within the Columbia Valley. The hourly range for this position is $35.86 - $45.70.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Designed to support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! In addition to our standard medical and dental coverage, we offer:
- $700 wellness and recreation allowance annually.
- $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage per year.
- A whole heck of a lot of time off including 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of work.
- Celebrate your birthday with a paid day off and a $100 gift certificate to your local business of choice.
- Access to emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
- Continued Education: All employees have access to world-class, online learning through our partnership with Harvard ManageMentor.
- Exceptional Human Beans: Working with a kick-ass team? We think that is the best perk of all. Our crew of coffee lovers love what they do and are great at it too!
HOW TO APPLY
Sound like your cuppa? You should probably apply. Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired) and submit your resume and application form. Since you’re more than just a resume, please be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself.
This posting will remain open until April 11, 2025 with applications reviewed as they are received. So don’t delay, apply right away!
SPIRIT OF LOVE
Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.
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