Maintenance Technician

Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Dimplex Americas Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair equipment, perform preventive maintenance on machinery and building systems, and support production with fixtures and tooling.

The ideal candidate will understand plant equipment, troubleshoot effectively, and work with engineering and production teams. Responsibilities include lubrication, alignment, wiring connections, and basic fabrication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• To be competent as a Maintenance Technician the person should have many years of experience working around equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and the building.
• Build fixtures, jigs, carts and other miscellaneous items to support production needs.
• Maintains a working understanding of plant production equipment, systems and facilities.
• Lubricate and adjust production machinery according to prescribed procedures.
• Connects wires to motors and electrical equipment and replaces switches as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welders

Shop equipment

Job description

At Glen Dimplex Americas, people drive our success. We design innovative comfort solutions by focusing on customers, caring for people, valuing innovation, and keeping things simple. Our portfolio—Dimplex, Cadet, and Convectair—delivers trusted electric heating, fireplaces, and controls across North America. As part of Glen Dimplex Group, we’re a global leader in electrical heating and comfort technology.

Accountable for repairing equipment, machinery and fixing building maintenance issues. Fabricates parts and components for projects and repairs as needed. Ensures the operation of plant is consistent.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery/equipment and the building.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery/equipment and the building.
• Build fixtures, jigs, carts and other miscellaneous items to support production needs.
• Maintains a working understanding of plant production process equipment, systems and facilities in order to perform maintenance effectively.
• A good understanding of problem-solving and troubleshooting, and the knowledge of tools used to analyze equipment and processes.
• Works in cooperation with engineering, tool and die, production management/supervisor and external expertise as needed.
• Analyzes and repairs mechanical systems of equipment and related components under general direction.
• Maintain an organized work area, maintenance shop and other work areas following 6S standards.
• Lubricate and adjust production machinery according to prescribed procedures.
• Connects wires to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wire as needed in normal course of job.
• Bends, cuts and threads pipe as needed for installation of plumbing, pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
• Builds simple structures from wood, metal or other materials as needed.
• Welds, assembles and fabricates using hand tools, power tools, welders, and any other needed shop equipment.
• Provides routine building maintenance in the form of paint, drywall repair, both inside and outside building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Preferred:

• To be competent as a Maintenance Technician the person should have many years of experience working around equipment. To be able to repair a machine the technician needs to fully understand how the machine operates. Since there are many types of machines this process takes years.

Total Rewards

Core Total Rewards

• Co-Pay Group Benefits with low Employee rates for Medical, Dental, Vision
• Fully funded Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Optional Supplemental Insurance (e.g. critical illness, Employee or Spousal Life Insurance and AD&D)
• 401K with 100% employer match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Program
• Support of professional memberships/certifications

Additional Rewards

• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Charitable Donation Program (monetary and product donations)
• Employee Service & Recognition Awards
• Referral Bonus Program
• Summer Fridays
• Employee Engagement Committee initiatives
• Smart casual dress atmosphere
• A unique opportunity to be a key player in a growing global organization
• An innovative fast-paced culture focused on people

Our Values

We Think Customer

we aim to put our customers at the center of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs; creating solutions that meet and exceed their expectations, enhancing everyday moments

We Care About People

we recognize the power of a community with a common purpose; empathizing with others’ point of view and acting with integrity to create a safe and healthy environment

We Value Innovation

we are building a better future day by day; developing innovations that will create quality, consumer-centric, sustainable solutions

We Keep it Simple

we make the complex simple by driving out inefficiencies; which enables us to be agile, responsive and to get the job done

Glen Dimplex Americas is committed to fair and accessible employment practices, including accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note, Glen Dimplex Americas may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of our interview and recruitment process to assist in screening and evaluating applicants. All information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policies, and any AI-supported assessments are designed to ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Glen Dimplex Americas; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.