Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) – Red Deer

About the role

Olymel is seeking a Journeyperson/Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) to join its permanent maintenance team in Red Deer. You will work the evening shift, troubleshooting and maintaining a wide range of equipment in a large meat‑processing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and schematics to plan work.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Adjust, replace or fabricate parts such as bearings, shafts, seals and valves.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, slicers, grinders, mixers and packaging equipment.
• Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and follow safety and food‑safety protocols.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation teams to coordinate repairs and ensure timely start‑up.
• Test, calibrate and verify equipment performance after service.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement projects to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Required profile

• Alberta Journeyman or Inter‑Provincial Red Seal certification.
• At least 2 years recent experience in the trade or food‑processing industry.
• Physically capable of performing the duties.
• Available to work the evening shift (14:00‑23:30).
• Fluent in English with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Required skills

• Blueprint and schematic interpretation.
• Mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Machine‑tool operation for part fabrication.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Equipment calibration and testing.
• Emergency breakdown response.
• Continuous‑improvement methodology.

What we offer

• Permanent position at $48.77 CAD per hour plus shift premium.
• Comprehensive benefits package, pension and group insurance.
• Group savings plan with employer contributions.
• Corporate discounts after three months of service.
• Family‑like work atmosphere and service‑recognition program.
• Commitment to sustainable development and high‑quality products.