Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. You will work across multiple facilities and occasionally on customer or field sites, performing preventive maintenance, equipment installations, and general repairs while adhering to safety standards and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of production and facility equipment, including saws, brake presses, vacuum lifters, CNC equipment, cranes, engines, pneumatic systems, forklifts, and related machinery.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment, including setting up, aligning, testing, and commissioning machinery.
• Support equipment rebuilds, system modifications, and upgrades to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and all safety systems remain fully operational at all times.
• Carry out general facility repairs, including minor plumbing and electrical work, as well as the repair of doors, faucets, and appliances.
• Complete repair and maintenance tasks in the maintenance shop, across two manufacturing facilities, and occasionally on external or on-site locations as required.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including repairs, labor hours, and materials used, in accordance with company procedures.
• Identify, initiate, and communicate corrective and preventive maintenance solutions through appropriate channels.
• Perform light facilities work as needed to support overall plant operations.
• Ensure that all work practices comply with WorkSafe BC and CSA safety standards and internal safety policies.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe, and actively contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation clearly and accurately, including maintenance logs and service reports.
• Work overtime when required to support production needs, breakdowns, or special projects.
• Collaborate with an energetic maintenance crew to prioritize tasks, share knowledge, and support team goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience working in a maintenance technician role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Mechanical knowledge, including a solid understanding of tools, materials, and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on electrical and troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Proven welding and fabrication experience for repair and modification of equipment and components.
• Ability to safely lift up to 22 kg as part of regular duties.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, typically obtained through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to complete paperwork, maintenance records, and service reports accurately and legibly.
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite and to support occasional field or on-site work.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when required.
• Hardworking, reliable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Red Seal Millwright, experienced non-ticketed maintenance technician, or mechanically skilled candidate with electrical, pneumatic, and automation knowledge is highly valued.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance, including troubleshooting and preventive maintenance programs.
• Comfort working with a wide range of industrial equipment such as saws, brake presses, vacuum lifters, CNC machinery, cranes, engines, pneumatic systems, and forklifts.
• Familiarity with WorkSafe BC and CSA safety standards and safe work practices.
• Strong attention to detail in both hands-on work and documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a small, energetic team.
• Openness to ongoing training, upskilling, and participation in career development programs.
• Apprentices in years 2–3 of their trade, or candidates with the right knowledge and attitude who are eager to grow, are encouraged to apply.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests heavily in its people, offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package that is fully paid by the employer. The organization provides RRSP matching up to a set annual amount, with increasing access over time, and offers a variety of employee incentives such as discounts on car rentals and shopping. There are meaningful family-oriented programs, including scholarship opportunities for children and sponsorships for youth teams. A structured referral program rewards you for helping bring great people into the team. The culture emphasizes teamwork, fun, and celebrating wins together, with a strong focus on being people-oriented and supportive. The company is recognized as one of the top employers in the country, known for its strong culture, innovation, and continuous growth. You will have access to ongoing career development through in-house learning programs and eLearning, with support for schooling and top-ups while you are in training. The organization welcomes apprentices and those looking to build a long-term career in a stable, busy, and expanding industry, with most work performed indoors compared to typical field roles.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in a manufacturing environment with work performed in the maintenance shop, across two production facilities, and occasionally at external or on-site locations. The current schedule is an AM shift starting around 6:00 . on a 5x8 schedule, with some flexibility and the potential for future PM or staggered shifts. Candidates should be flexible with hours and free of significant time constraints, as overtime and occasional field work may be required. You will work as part of an energetic maintenance crew, currently a small team with plans to grow, fostering close collaboration and teamwork. The environment involves working around industrial equipment such as saws, brake presses, vacuum lifters, CNC machines, cranes, engines, pneumatic systems, and forklifts. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe footwear (provided by the employee), with rain gear, a maintenance truck, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection provided as needed. The work is generally not overly heavy but can be physically demanding at times, including lifting up to 22 kg and moving around a busy production environment while following strict safety procedures and standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surrey, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.