Millwright Apprentice

Employer: Wonder Brands Inc.

Position: Millwright Apprentice

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Langley, British Columbia

Employment Address: 5345 275 th Street, Langley, BC, V4W 3X8

Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits:

• Eligible for Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• $ 3.00 per hour for the night premium (9pm to 6am)
• Up to 5% quarterly BTIP bonus based on company targets (ex. $43.50+5%= $45.67 per hour if we hit our targets)
• $600 annual tool allowance (receipts required for reimbursement)
• $170 + tax annual boot allowance (through our vendor only – keep receipts for reimbursement)
• $200 referral bonus for applicable candidates
• Pension plan, after 1-year Wonderbrands will match up to 2% and it can increase based on age/years of service
• 2 weeks’ vacation per year to start
• 5 paid sick days per year
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.

Salary: $40.00/hour

Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include Millwright Apprentice in the email subject line.

About Us: Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with over 140 years of expertise in crafting high-quality packaged breads. We proudly produce iconic brands such as Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. Our network spans 14 state-of-the-art bakery manufacturing facilities across Canada. Now part of the FGF Brands Group of Companies, Wonderbrands is unlocking tremendous growth opportunities by driving production innovation, advancing leading-edge supply chain practices, and investing in the communities where we bake. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and foster a dynamic, collaborative start-up culture that thrives on cross-functional teamwork.

Role Summary: The Millwright Apprentice is a member of the Maintenance team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve assigned departmental goals. Working closely with all team members is critical in ensuring maintenance activities are completed correctly and on schedule, according to SOP’s and local regulatory requirements. As a Millwright Apprentice on our team, your primary responsibilities will include examination, troubleshooting, replacement/repair of a wide variety of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components. In addition, you will provide technical support to our production team during runtime hours to ensure optimal functionality of all production equipment within the facility. Utilizing our internal asset management system, your daily downtime routine will include preventative, corrective and facility maintenance. Additional tasks/duties maybe required to meet operational demands.

Duties:

• Reading equipment manuals and blueprints to successfully complete installations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Installing, troubleshooting and maintaining power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Inspecting and examining equipment to identify irregularities and malfunctions
• Adjusting equipment and repairing/replacing defective components
• Operating tools such as lathes and milling machines to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of equipment
• Participating in continuous improvement projects to optimize equipment safety; efficiency and reliability
• Completing Work Orders according to PM and CM schedules
• Complying with all applicable legislative and Bakery food safety, health and safety and environmental policies and procedures
• Ensuring that work area is clean of debris and hazards at all times
• Working in a safe manner in accordance with provincial and internal LOTO policy
• Performing other related duties as assigned or required

Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required
• 1+ years’ experience in a high speed manufacturing environment is required
• Actively pursuing (or already in possession of) ticketed or Apprenticeship Level (3-4) in the Millwright Trade
• Previous experience in a Food manufacturing environment
• High aptitude with Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems is required
• Proven track record working with Lathes, Milling Machines and Welding Equipment (ARC, TIG, MIG)
• Above average problem solving skills
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs
• Thrives in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Excel, Outlook)
• Focuses on continuous self-improvement
• Must be available to work Weekends and Overtime as needed
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Has a high emphasis on Team Work
• Maintains a continuous improvement mindset

AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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