Maintenance Technician

Wesgar Inc.; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental care

MSP

Paid vacation

Profit sharing

On-site parking

Job summary

Wesgar Inc. in Port Coquitlam, BC, is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support our metal fabrication operations. The role focuses on routine maintenance of building, machinery, equipment and tools, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Day shift (6 to 2 pm), full-time permanent position; probation period with benefits including health, dental, MSP, paid vacation and profit sharing. Training available; forklift/scissor lift ticket is a plus and experience with Trumpf/Finnpower equipment is

Qualifications

• Experience with building, machinery and tooling maintenance.
• Understanding of safety procedures and lockout protocols.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on building, machinery, equipment and tools.
• Schedule regular cleaning, lubrication and safety checks.
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas and walkways.
• Diagnose problems and breakdowns on machinery, equipment and tools.
• Inspect and examine equipment to detect irregularities.
• Adjust machinery or replace defective parts.
• Analyse performance and seek efficiency improvements.
• Move, dismantle, install and reassemble machinery.
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices for repositioning.
• Develop safety procedures for operation of equipment.
• Implement lock out procedures for all machinery.
• Identify opportunities to improve machine efficiencies.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and reporting.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical knowledge

Attention to detail

Instruction-following

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Industry courses

Plant equipment courses

Maintenance training

Trade certifications

Forklift and scissor lift ticket

Job description

As the largest producer of high-mix, low-volume custom precision sheet metal products in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Wesgar has a reputation for delivering an unparalleled service experience to every client.

At Wesgar, we believe our employees are the key component to producing quality products which in turn allows us to offer our customers with complete solutions. An opportunity to join our team has become available and we are currently seeking a Maintenance Helper.

Main Duties

• Conduct routine maintenance on building, machinery, equipment and tools
• Schedule regular cleaning, lubrication and safety checks
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas, maintenance areas, walkways, and common workspaces
• Diagnose problems and breakdowns on machinery, equipment and tools
• Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
• Adjust machinery, repair or replace defective parts
• Analyse machine performance and determine solutions to improve
• Move machinery
• Dismantle, install and reassemble machinery
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices in order to reposition machinery
• Develop safety procedures for the operation machinery, equipment and tools
• Implement lock out procedures for all machinery
• Identify opportunities to improve machine efficiencies
• Continuously improve the maintenance program and work towards improving machinery reliability and productivity
• Maintain proper documentation on all maintenance activities
• Work in a safe manner; follow all safety procedures and report unsafe situations

Skills

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Efficient and attentive to details
• Adept at carrying out instructions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to interact and work well with others

Qualifications

• Industry courses
• Plant equipment courses
• Maintenance training
• Trade certifications
• Forklift and scissor lift ticket is an asset

Experience

• Industry experience maintaining Trumpf/Finnpower turret punch presses, Trumpf brake is an asset
• Training will be available for the right candidate

Work Schedule

Day shift (6 to 2 pm) Flexible

After completing probation period we offer benefits: health, dental, MSP, insurances, paid vacation, profit sharing.

• After completing probation period we offer benefits: health, dental, MSP, insurances, paid vacation, profit sharing.

Thank you for all resumes that we receive, however we will only contact candidates that have been selected for interview.

Pay: CA$23.00-CA$26.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person