Maintenance Manager (Journeyperson)

Job Posting: Maintenance Manager (Journeyperson)

Who Are We? We Are SBC FIREMASTER.  

We’re a growing, family-oriented manufacturer of premium bundled firewood and wood products with exciting automation plans  (Kindling facility launch and US expansion).  Part of a niche market, we offer a working environment that is entrepreneurial in nature with a highly dynamic and varied day to day working life. Our team possesses a strong set of core values that shape who we are and how we do business.

This is not repetitive or boring work. Every day brings new projects, real-time production troubleshooting, and the chance to identify problems, design solutions, and implement them immediately. You’ll see your ideas come to life fast in a small, tight-knit team where you have direct contact with decision makers — no layers of bureaucracy.

SBC Firemaster is a growing organization dedicated to its employees. We offer a strong supportive work environment with milestone programs, reward incentives and monthly crew lunches provided by the company. Celebrating a birthday? We do that too! We strive to make each of our team members be recognized for their hard work and dedication.

The Opportunity: Why Should You Join Us?

This opportunity is not just a maintenance role, it’s a chance for you to lead and shape the future of a growing operation in a small town. So what does your day to day look like?

• This role will lead and oversee maintenance activities that are related to value-add projects to ensure efficient installation, modifications and optimization of equipment and processes to enhance productivity, improve operational performance and reduction of cost.
• This position will be involved in all areas of the facility on numerous types of equipment such as conveyor systems, saws, wheel-loaders, strappers, palletizers and PLC controls. This position will also have office work for a large portion of their daily activities (approximately 50%) in addition to being on the plant floor assisting with production line maintenance needs. The administrative portion of this role will be responsible for much of the organization and planning of the maintenance department.
• Candidates for this position should have a good body of knowledge of heavy industrial equipment, and come with a working background of industrial environments and their safety standards. Candidates should be flexible, willing to learn, have the ability to multi-task and are willing and able to work unsupervised.

What Role Do You Play?

• Troubleshoot and maintain production equipment, conveyors, saws, palletizers, strappers, wheel-loaders, and automation systems in real time
• Identify issues, design practical solutions, and implement improvements daily
• Lead small maintenance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Split time 50/50 between hands-on shop work and supervisory/planning tasks (scheduling, parts sourcing, team coaching)

Working Conditions:

• Use of PPE at all times
• Safety awareness and understanding of working around machines is required
• Standing for long periods
• Environment can be dirty, dusty and muddy depending on the time of year and include both indoor and outdoor work.

What Do You Need for this Opportunity?

• Red Seal Journeyperson Millwright (or equivalent heavy industrial experience)
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and troubleshooting skills
• Positive attitude, safety-first mindset, and team player who thrives on variety and problem-solving
• Goal-driven and comfortable working independently or directly with leadership

Schedule:

• The Maintenance Team will be required to provide coverage for all production hours as well some off-production times. It is anticipated that the Maintenance Supervisor’s normal working hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. There will be times when additional hours will be required, but it is anticipated that 40-45 hours per week will be typical with occasional weeks at 50 hours.
• On-call or short-notice changes may be required as production-related issues dictate.

Where You Get to Live:

Princeton, one of the sunniest places in BC, sits in a picturesque valley at the junction of the Similkameen  and Tulameen rivers in the South Okanagan. The surrounding mountains and valleys are a beautiful, natural setting for year-round outdoor activities like river tubing, kayaking, swimming, hunting, and  fishing. Princeton is centrally located to major cities in the Okanagan, Thompson & Lower Mainland. Our job site is just minutes away from downtown Princeton, well within walking distance provides accessibility to anyone interested in this position. A quiet community filled with lots to explore and do on your downtime.

We Value You:

• Competitive pay + comprehensive benefits (RRSP matching, dental, wellness program)
• Performance-based bonus program
• Cross-training and advancement opportunities
• Local work — live where you want, no camp life
• Support for relocation/housing exploration (we’ll connect you with local resources and share what’s worked for current employees

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting salary of $100 to 115k based on applicant experience and qualifications

Work Remotely: No

Applications:  jobapplicants@sbcfiremaster.com (Must be legally entitled to work and currently residing in Canada)