Posted 4 months ago
Millwright
@ Boundary Mining Group
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
United Gear & Machine Works, a division of Boundary Mining Group, is hiring a full-time Millwright to install, repair, troubleshoot, commission and test gearboxes. The role involves teardown and inspection work, client-facing site contact and mentoring junior technicians. Overtime is required as needed and the schedule is flexible for shift work.
Pay:
$37–$46 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, repair and troubleshoot gearboxes
- Teardown, inspection and testing of gearboxes
- Key site contact between client and office
- Mentor junior technician staff
Requirements summary:
- Red seal as Millwright, Machinist or Heavy Duty Mechanic, or 2nd-year apprentice
- 3+ years machine shop technician experience
- Understanding of industrial controls and drawings
- Fundamental understanding of gearbox repair and testing
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal |
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Boundary Mining Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
United Gear & Machine Works Ltd., a division of Boundary Mining Group
Job Description:
For over 60 years, United Gear has industrial specialized in gearbox refurbishment and enhancement. We manufacture internal and external gears, including spur, helical, bevel and worm. United Gear has set itself apart by providing the highest quality gearbox refurbishment services supporting Western Canada’s mining, pulp and paper services, port services, and wind power industries.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Millwright is responsible for installing, repairing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and testing of gearboxes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refurbishment and installation of gearboxes and equipment.
- Teardown, inspection, troubleshooting, and testing of gearboxes.
- Key site contact between client and office.
- Mentoring of junior technician staff.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A certificate of qualification (red seal) as a Millwright, Machinist, or Heavy Duty Mechanic, or an indentured 2nd year apprentice in these same trades
- 3+ years of technician experience working in a machine shop.
- Fundamental understanding of the repair and testing of gearboxes.
- Experience in system troubleshooting, system fabrication.
- Understanding of industrial controls, sensors, switches, relays, etc.
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics.
- Understanding of power unit fabrication, tube/piping installation, welding and machining.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to represent company on the frontlines when dealing with customers.
- Organized, Self-motivated, and hardworking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment.
- Dependable and consistent in attendance, quality, and productivity.
Working Conditions:
- General manufacturing shop specializing in gearboxes.
- Overtime as required.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Fast-paced environment requiring high attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Standing for extended periods of time.
- Flexible for shift work.
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