Maintenance Technician II - Millwright
Invermere, BC
Full-time
$36.50-$46.75/hour
YOUR DAILY MISSION: Safely and efficiently repair, 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
WHAT WE VALUE - AND WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- DO WHAT'S RIGHT. It’s not always neat and tidy. It means taking care of people, the planet and the business. T=You think it through, talk it out, and keep it real. Whether you’re troubleshooting a machine or helping a teammate, you pause, think and act with purpose.
- NEVER HALF ASS IT. We’re on a mission to annihilate mediocrity. You prep like a pro. You plan ahead, stay organized and avoid the last-minute scramble. Because “winging it” isn’t a workflow.
- CUT THE BULLSHIT. It’s about systems that work without waste, kindness without drama and root-cause thinking over quick fixes. Focus on what matters. You don’t get distracted by noise. You zero in on the real issues – whether it’s a jammed machine, a process hiccup or a team.
- BE REMARKABLE. We’re not here to play it safe or follow the crowd. Bring the magic, not the meh. You take pride in your work – whether it’s doing preventative maintenance or responding to in-the-moment breakdown. You care about quality, and it shows.
- DO IT ALL WITH LOVE. Love? Buck yeah, Love! You make space for joy. You like to laugh at work. You bring good vibes and know that joy fuels great work – even on the busiest days.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- This is an on-site position located in Invermere, BC.
- This is a full-time, permanent position in our Maintenance department, working 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, with a half-hour paid lunch break.
- The hourly range for this position is $36.50 - $46.75
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 fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Design the support employee wellness and mental health, our benefits program is as full as our mugs! We offer our full-time team members with:
- Extended medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Annual $2,000 flexible paramedical services coverage.
- Access to our emergency or crisis support through our Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Annual $700 Wellness Allowance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Uniform and Work boot Reimbursement: We want you safe, supported and comfortable. KHC supports full-time team members with a reimbursement program for footwear and uniforms that helps with the costs.
- Coffee Education: Deep dive into the soul of what we do, explore everything from processing methods to brewing techniques through our Coffee Education programming.
- Training and Development: We believe in supporting personal and professional growth. Learning is key to doing great work, but more than that, it helps us stay curious, adapt to change, and become masters of our fields.
- 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 December 23, 2025 with applications reviewed as they are received. We take a break and are closed Dec 23 to Jan 2. If you don't hear from us before the new year, we will get back to you first thing in 2026.
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