Maintenance Technician

Trouw Nutrition International; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal nutrition is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Chilliwack facility. The role involves executing maintenance tasks to ensure optimal operations of production machinery and equipment. Candidates should have extensive experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong troubleshooting skills and effective communication. The position offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for career growth within a global organization dedicated to sustainability.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

15 vacation days to start

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to work shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to lift 25 kgs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and conducts emergency repairs.
• Carries out inspections and documents all maintenance activities.

Skills

Knowledge of machine maintenance

Corrective and preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Education

4 to 5 years of experience as Maintenance Tech

Job description

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Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices.

Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition Chilliwack Mill is seeking "Maintenance Technician" who can carry out maintenance and repair work to mechanical installations or equipment (such as production machinery, rotating equipment, transport systems, buildings, facilities and constructions), so that technical assignments are carried out on time, safely and according to specifications in order to support the optimal running of production

Job Description:

The Maintenance Technician operates within a production / technical department, with a focus on execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. The main purpose of the job of a Maintenance Technician is to prevent any malfunction of the equipment, apparatus, machinery or systems that are used in the production process. The Maintenance Technician may also support other facilities than production. The job takes care of any trouble shooting in order to keep to production process running and carries out tasks to prevent future disturbances.

The job may be limited to one single technical discipline (such as construction, mechanical, rotating), or may be more skilled so that apart from one major technical discipline, the Maintenance Technician is able to deal with issues in related technical areas. Depending on the size of the facility, the number of Maintenance Technicians may vary in technical disciplines and expertise levels.

Inspections and preventive / planned maintenance:

• Checks and assesses the condition of handling equipment, pneumatic and/or mechanical/electrical, reception and silo installations, grinding, mixing and pressing lines, bag filling, feed, bulk loading and weighbridges, on the basis of maintenance schedules / checklists
• Restores (imminent) defects and performs corrective maintenance activities arising from inspections (according to schedule)
• Signals to the superior (potential) flaws with details of the nature and severity, proposes solutions to avoid (future or recurring) problems with the functioning of (parts) of equipment / machinery / transport systems.
• Orders / polls spare parts and materials for maintenance
• Works on planned maintenance activities of more extensive and / or complex nature (i.e. during maintenance stops), and may assist technicians of third parties.
  
  

Malfunctions and defects / repairs:

• Troubleshoots malfunctions and defect in equipment, machinery, measuring and control systems and other parts of the installation
• Assesses the nature and extent of the problem and determines whether instantly repair is necessary or possible, assesses any fault causes and potential solutions
• Performs emergency repairs, disassembles (parts of) equipment / machinery and makes necessary repairs / changes to the equipment, if necessary in consultation with the supervisor
• Performs more extensive repairs at scheduled times and based on prepared planning and instructions (disassembly / assembly, parts replacement, set / adjust parts)
• Works with colleagues at jobs of more extensive and / or complex nature. May assist technicians of third parties.
  
  

Modifications and improvements:

• Carries out modifications and overhaul work based on work orders and / or instructions from supervisor
• Proposals improvements in equipment, machinery and other areas based on expertise and experience in maintenance
• Consults with management on quality issues, technical issues / problems, etc.
• Orders to (re) making certain components from drawings
• May performs various techniques (welding, lathe and plate work, machining)
  
  

Reporting:

• Logs all maintenance activities in the appropriate maintenance management systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and history of all equipment, files all technical data
  
  

Compliance:

• Works in compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures (work permits, LoToTo, etc.), as well as technical standards
• Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations
  
  

Skills And Expertise

Qualifications:

• 4 to 5 years of experience as Maintenance Tech with manufacturing environment experience an asset
• Knowledge of machine maintenance, corrective preventive maintenance
  
  

Expectation from the Role:

• Ability & willingness to work shifts and overtime
• Ability to lift 25 kgs regularly
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills
• Ability to focus on details within a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to the elements, noise and dust, and working at heights
  
  

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
  
  

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus
  
  

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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