Maintenance Technician

SHV Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of production equipment. This role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing modifications to enhance efficiency. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to sustainability and continuous improvement. With opportunities for growth within a well-respected organization, your contributions will directly impact operational excellence and safety standards. If you are passionate about maintenance and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Mental Health Services

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of strong maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to signal potential hazardous situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform emergency repairs.
• Propose improvements based on maintenance expertise.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Corrective Maintenance

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Job description

The Maintenance Technician operates within a mechanical/ 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 job may be limited to one single technical discipline 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.

At the highest job level, the “all round” Maintenance Technician is capable of dealing with any of the issues that might occur, troubleshooting and solving technical issues in an expert role.

Responsibilities:

Inspections and preventive / planned maintenance:

o Checks and assesses the condition of handling equipment, pneumatic and/or mechanical/electrical, based on maintenance schedules / checklists

o Restores defects and performs corrective maintenance activities arising from inspections

o Signals to the superior (potential) flaws with details of the nature and severity, proposes solutions to avoid (future or recurring), Works on planned maintenance activities of more extensive and / or complex nature (i.e. during maintenance stops), and may supervise technicians of third parties.

Malfunctions and defects / repairs:

o Troubleshoots malfunctions and defect in equipment, machinery, measuring and control systems and other parts of the installation

o Assesses the nature and extent of the problem and determines whether instantly repair is necessary or possible, assesses any fault causes and potential solutions

o Performs emergency repairs, disassembles (parts of) equipment / machinery and makes necessary repairs / changes to the equipment, if necessary, in consultation with the supervisor

Modifications and improvements:

o Carries out modifications and overhaul work based on work orders and / or instructions from supervisor

o Proposes improvements in equipment, machinery and other areas based on expertise and experience in maintenance

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

At least 4 to 5+ years of strong maintenance experience with understanding of the safety standards in the manufacturing operations or production environment

Expectation from the Role:

Hand on with 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

Good knowledge of the safety standards, ability to signal potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations

Why you Will Love Working with Us

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:

Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service

People have always been at the heart of the SHV story.

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planet

Sustainability plays a key role in our purpose.

for our

performance.

Financial performance without purpose is not meaningful, and purpose without performance is not sustainable.