Plant Maintenance Technician

Thrive Freeze Dry; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry, a leading freeze-dried manufacturing company, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their night shift team in Langley, BC. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should hold a high school diploma with relevant technical certifications preferred and possess a minimum of two years' experience in a related field. Strong mechanical and electrical skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in food manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial automation is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document daily activities.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic system repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical diploma in industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering

Millwright certification

Tools

Maintenance diagnostic equipment

Job description

Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for experienced Maintenance Technician for our office in Langley , BC reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This opportunity is for the night shift primarily responsible for conducting, maintaining, testing and repairing all production line equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems to ensure seamless operation.
• Plan and execute advanced corrective and preventive maintenance, applying in-depth knowledge of mechanical theories and principles.
• Drive measurable improvements in both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime and enhancing reliability.
• Accurately document daily activities, including maintenance logs, downtime reports, completed work orders, preventive maintenance records, inventory slips, material requisitions, and Maintenance Work Requests.
• Ensure proper lubrication and inspection of all equipment checkpoints, maintaining optimal performance and longevity.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure conformances of standards.
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Millwright certification will be an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, industrial automation, and control systems is an advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.
  
  

Physical Environment

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly and perform tasks requiring kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled, refrigerated, or chilled environments.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
  
  

Note- Pay rate will vary depending on experience and certification.