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Tradesperson Licenced - Millwright Apprentice 541

  • Richmond, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 17, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The tradesperson is responsible for diagnosing, testing, and repairing material handling equipment to ensure minimal downtime. They must also conduct regular preventative maintenance and maintain accurate operational reports within the CMMS.

Job details

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you. Description Millwright Apprentice Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, 30 mins unpaid break 40 hrs per week Location: 3700 Jericho Road, Richmond BC. The Licensed Tradesperson maintains, diagnoses, tests, and repairs the material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime in compliance with health and safety standards.Responsibilities Conduct regular preventative / predictive maintenance on material handling equipment (MHE) (e.g., conveyors, gear boxes rollers, drive unit, hydraulic and pneumatics systems, etc.) to maintain equipment in a good state of repair in compliance with health and safety standardsDiagnose and repair Material Handling Equipment mechanical or electrical failures to ensure equipment is operating with minimal downtime to reduce downstream impact to service deliveryInspect and monitor Material Handling Equipment and related facilitiesPrepare and maintain reports (e.g., safety, operational)Coordinate and document work orders in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Other duties as assignedEducation · Must be at least 1st year Millwright Apprentice and above. · Progressive score card.Experience · Knowledge of basic electrical work · Background must include demonstrable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, reducers as well as basic knowledge of shoe sorter. · Excellent written and oral communications skills · Self-starter: Capacity to work as part of a team and independently. · Welding, fitting, and or machine shop experience an asset. · Organized, 5S/LEAN exposure will be considered as an asset. · Reliable and dependable. · Driver’s License Required – no more than 4 demerit points Skills Preventative MaintenanceParts KnowledgeEquipment InstallationLanguage Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs. POSTING DETAILSLocation: 541 - Richmond Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment; Outdoors Posting Number: 69513 Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster. Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI-related inquiries only, contact TalentCOE@purolator.com. To apply, visit our Careers Page. We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive. Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.

What you’ll do

The tradesperson is responsible for diagnosing, testing, and repairing material handling equipment to ensure minimal downtime. They must also conduct regular preventative maintenance and maintain accurate operational reports within the CMMS.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least a 1st-year Millwright Apprentice with demonstrable knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are also required for this role.

Benefits

  • Accommodations during the recruitment process

Listed skills

  • Troubleshooting · Preferred
  • Lean · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Preventative maintenance
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Material handling equipment
  • Electrical work
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Gears
  • Reducers
  • Shoe sorter
  • Welding
  • Fitting
  • Machine shop
  • 5S
  • LEAN
  • CMMS
  • Troubleshooting
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Self-Starter
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Electricity
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Communication
  • English Language
  • Warehousing
  • Machining
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Resume Screening
  • Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Apprentice Engineer
  • Millwright
  • Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
  • Millwrights

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