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Journeyman/woman Millwright

Job No: BCTREE18
Location: Kelowna& Winfield

Looking for an exciting new opportunity to jump start your career? BC Tree Fruits Cooperative is seeking a motivated hard-working Journeyman/woman Millwright to join our team working in our Northern district in both Winfield/Kelowna locations.

 The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC) is owned by fruit growers throughout the entire Okanagan Valley, employs approximately 500 employees, and operates multiple facilities. Representing over 500 growers, we market fresh tree fruits including, apples, pears, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, prunes and grapes.

 The Journeyman /woman Millwright will be primarily responsible for ensuring equipment reliability/availability, and will ensure that all equipment is maintained at such a level to meet operating demands, production levels, and safety standards. This position will be required to work out of Kelowna & Winfield.

 

Key accountabilities:

  • Ability to set up and maintain a planned preventive maintenance systems, and to service of all aspects of fruit packing machinery to meet company KPI targets and goals, in accordance with BCTF policy and procedures.
  • Ability to Inspect, examine and repair machinery and equipment to limit down time to meet company KPI targets and goals.
  • Ability to do welding repairs and/or fabrication of equipment.
  • Record down time and keep neat and accurate records of all aspects of maintenance in the Log.
  • Ensure health and safety policies are complied with.
  • Be a Team Player!
  • Communicate with Lead hand/Forman fellow employees and management and regarding issues, projects and timelines.

 

Key attributes:

  • Must hold a recognized Journeyman Millwright, Machinist, Mechanic ticket.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with all employees and management.
  • Have a good work record and above average attendance.
  • Have a pro-active attitude
  • Be comfortable working at heights.
  • Possess the technical knowledge to undertake any assignment with or without direct supervision.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to follow and apply all welding applications as needed.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair faults in Mechanical, pneumatic, Hydraulics and electrics.
  • Must be familiar with and able to work around hydraulic, electrical, compressed air and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to supervise apprentices.
  • Keeps safety as a top priority and works diligently to ensure all safety policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation.
  • Available to work various hours and shifts including weekends, evenings, and possibly on very short notice, in any of the southern facilities.

 Please note the wage for this position is $28.05/hour day shift, and $29.05/hour night shift.

  • Benefits through the Union!
  • Mileage Allowance!

 

 

How to apply?

Please submit your application at the link:http://scouterecruit.net/jobs/BCTREE18-journeyman-woman-millwright by November 7th, 2016. BC Tree Fruits thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. Visit www.bctree.com for more information on the cooperative and future employment opportunities. 

 

 

 

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