Maintenance Technician

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Maintenance Manager Support day-to-day operations and maintenance of the production facility, warehouse, and office area to ensure effective, efficient, and safe operations

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on fixed equipment, including but not limited to: carton packer, cup fillers, extruders, flow-wrappers, metal detector, and vacuum packing machines, and agitators, blenders, and dosing pumps.

  • Troubleshoot, repair and perform PMs on mobile equipment including but not limited to vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, material handling carts.

  • Assist in repairing and/or troubleshooting of plumbing, electrical and mechanical issues,

  • Operating and maintaining high/ low-pressure boilers, hot water system, and water treatment plant

  • Ensure all safety standards as described in the Food Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and WorkSafeBC regulations are adhered to including protective equipment and clothing.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Certification is related fields is preferred.

  • Experience working in a technical/mechanical field, preferably in food manufacturing environment.

  • Extensive knowledge of carpentry, finishing, minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, tiling and other associated trades.

  • Skilled at maintenance practices, procedures, and repair work, along with hand tools and equipment that is common to building trades.

  • Familiarity with preventative maintenance software and working knowledge of Outlook (Word and Excel).

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate proficiently using the English language, both orally and in writing.

  • Intermediate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Lean (Just In Time) 5S, Standard Operating Procedures, Total Production Maintenance, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Work Environment:

  • Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment. Must be able to work alone or in a team.

  • Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and use aerial lifting.

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

  • Work in fluctuating hot and cold temperatures, grease and oils, and hot and cold environment ( (objects/surfaces/substances, humid environment, loud noise level and outside weather).

We Offer:

  • Referral Bonus Program

  • Safety Bonus

  • Discounted food products

  • Amazing career development opportunities

  • Dental care

  • Extended health care

  • Easy access to public transit

  • Free on-site parking

Punjab Milk Foods is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bellingham, WA 98225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)