Maintenance & Millwright Lead

About the Role

IGV Housing is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance & Millwright Lead to manage the maintenance function of our manufacturing facility in Port Alberni. This role combines classic millwright responsibilities with facilities oversight. You will be responsible for managing the maintenance team, ensuring smooth installation and operation of equipment, performing preventative and reactive maintenance, and ensuring facility infrastructure and safety systems are operating effectively.

The role requires Millwright experience, hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude, and the ability to lead in a dynamic and evolving manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Installation & Commissioning

• Oversee unloading, placement, and installation of machinery and fixtures

• Refurbish and prepare equipment for safe operation

• Lead mechanical and basic electrical installation work

• Coordinate external contractors and vendors

• Lead clean-up and organization of the existing facility, including sorting, cataloguing, and preparing surplus parts and equipment for sale

Production Equipment Maintenance

• Perform millwright duties including assembly, installation, and alignment of equipment

• Lead and assign preventative and reactive maintenance for production machinery

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical faults to reduce downtime and optimize reliability

• Track equipment performance KPIs and recommend improvements

• Maintain parts inventory and coordinate repairs

• Manage blades, drills, and tool sharpening schedules; oversee machinery consumables orders

Facilities Maintenance

• Oversee general facility maintenance including lighting, ventilation, plumbing, and building infrastructure

• Perform routine inspections and manage service schedules

• Support utility system upkeep and ensure building systems are running safely and efficiently

Maintenance Operations & Team Supervision

• Manage the Maintenance & Facilities team, setting priorities and daily task assignments

• Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and guidance for apprentices or junior technicians

• Track maintenance activity and ensure clear reporting

• Assist with budgeting and cost tracking for maintenance operations

Health & Safety Coordination

• Develop and enforce Health & Safety procedures, documentation, and training plans

• Maintain and update safety plans, risk assessments, near-miss reports, and investigation logs

• Ensure contractor and staff orientation and ongoing safety training

• Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) requirements

• Promote a culture of safety and continuous risk reduction

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency

• Contribute to lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives

• Collaborate across departments to support operational improvements

• Develop and maintain SOPs and maintenance documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• Millwright experience or equivalent trade certification strongly preferred

• 5+ years’ experience in industrial, mechanical, or facilities maintenance roles

• Demonstrated experience supervising a maintenance team

• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical knowledge (ticket not required)

• Proven experience with machinery installation, troubleshooting, and repairs

• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

• Forklift Operator preferred

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience in modular construction, automation, or advanced manufacturing is desirable

• General computer literacy: ERP system experience is an asset

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Qualities & Attitude:

• Confident, approachable, respectful communicator

• Enthusiastic and tenacious with a keen eye for detail

• Quick to learn new products and processes

• Flexible and adaptable to different demands as our business grows

• Committed to IGV Housing’s values of sustainability, inclusion, and community impact

What We Offer

• A chance to help launch and scale a next-generation housing factory

• A supportive, solutions-focused team culture

• Competitive wages and benefits

• Training, certification support, and clear paths for advancement

• Be part of an innovation-driven company addressing Canada’s housing crisis