Maintenance Technician – Millwright

Millwright supports facility operations and is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of food-grade processing equipment, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our plant. This role is essential in maintaining product quality, safety, and uptime in a fast-paced, sanitary food production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and machinery used in tofu production, including pumps, conveyors, mixers, and packaging equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Conduct routine inspections on equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Ensure machinery is aligned, calibrated, and operating efficiently and safely.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain and service hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Fabricate parts as needed using hand and power tools, including welding when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs using CMMS or logbooks.
• Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation standards, including clean-in-place (CIP) procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
  
  

Requirements

• Certified Millwright or completion of an approved apprenticeship program (Red Seal).
• Welding and fabrication experience (TIG welding for stainless steel is preferred).
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred.
• Proven experience working with industrial machinery and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with tofu or soy-based food processing equipment is preferred
• Forklift certification and/or experience operating lifts and hoists is preferred
• Strong understanding of food-grade equipment and sanitary design principles.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and rigging.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
• Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Good physical condition and ability to lift heavy objects and work in confined spaces
• Good verbal and written English language skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and a team-orientated mindset
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Self-starter, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
  
  

WORK CONDITIONS

• Permanent full-time (40 hours per week) position.
• Work is performed in an office environment and production facility
• Exposure to noise, humidity, wet, steam, food ingredients environment when in the production area
• Flexible hours including nights, weekends, on-call and holidays as required to meet business needs
• Wearing of company provided Uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable
  
  

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Annual incentive plan
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Company Events
• Life Insurance
• Vision Care/ Dental Care/Extended Health Care on completion of Probation
• $32-$40 per hour
  
  

TO APPLY

Please Email Your Resume/CV To

Email: [email protected]

Sunrise Soya Foods Inc.

729 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1H5

We thank all applicants for applying however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.