Equipment Maintenance Technician - Intermediate/Level 2, Day Shift

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Maintenance Technician 2 is an essential intermediate skilled hands-on role at Creation Technologies, focused on executing challenging equipment repairs and performing intricate maintenance procedures. This position is crucial for those wanting to advance their career within the high-tech electronics manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include advanced troubleshooting, adherence to safety lock out tag out standards, and effective collaboration with team members and manufacturing supervision. The incumbent plays a key role in keeping our complex manufacturing equipment in good running condition and is a critical element for ensuring on-time delivery of customer ordered products. This is a role that combines hands-on experience with their prior vocational skills growth and offers insights into electronics manufacturing processes and another steppingstone on the pathway for future advancement to other more advanced positions within Creation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of equipment operation and lock out tag out safety procedures.
• Conducts complex equipment repair tasks and performs more intricate preventive maintenance work with minimal guidance
• Handles preventive maintenance tasks and escalates significant issues identified as necessary, ensuring that machine performance meets the equipment vendor’s specifications and is in compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborates effectively within the Operations and Engineering team, communicating equipment failure information clearly with reasonable estimates of the time needed to perform the repairs.
• Effectively works with our OEM equipment service provider base to ensure we get swift and precise responses when are critically needed in line down situations.
• Active Participant in the implementation of Installation Qualification (IQ) activities on both new and relocated equipment.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts by periodically providing feedback on the running state of equipment they service.
• Is able to influence Operations & engineering leadership regarding which equipment needs refurbishment or replacement.
• Ensures that the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is kept current with repair parts usage and that completed preventative maintenance tasks are logged as well as any unplanned repairs performed, or reactive maintenance required.
• Provides technical support and guidance to junior technicians, enhancing team skills and team productivity.
• Assists with the implementation of new process equipment by participating in the verification of utilities and identification of lock-out tag-out energy sources.
• Submit Purchase Orders of Parts & PM Supplies that were depleted as part of their duties.
• Proactive in stepping up to resolve equipment issues creating extended downtimes and avoiding any escalation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Tech 2 Position Specific Attributes and Tasks:

• Executes process equipment Preventative Maintenance (PM) on a very wide base of machines and their associated peripheral equipment as assigned by their leadership.
• Equipment to service will be of high complexity and strong problem-solving skills may be required to diagnose challenging issues.
• Effectively communicates task challenges to both internal and external interfaces and will succinctly articulate the details to each.
• Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing frequency of repairs and communicating to their leadership on those machines that need PM intervals modified.
• Supports engineering with custom in-house equipment / test station fabrication tasks and performs intermediate-level system assembly tasks.
• Reads wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and equipment set-up and usage instructions to facilitate effective problem solving and root cause analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Required Experience

• High School Degree, GED or military training experience. With a focus on vocational skills preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.

Skills Required

• Solid Understanding of equipment operation and lock out tag out (LOTO) safety standards.
• Proficiency with using tools, measuring devices, and/or troubleshooting.
• Effective oral and written English communication and collaboration skills for both internal and external OEM equipment technical interfaces.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, read wiring diagrams, and adhere to general work safety guidelines.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to learn and apply new skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) required.
• Leadership qualities preferred and the ability to mentor junior technicians or interns.

What you need to know:

• You need to be legally eligible to work full-time in British Columbia, Canada for any employer

• Offer of employment contingent on successful background check

• Shift: Day (Monday to Friday, 7AM-3:30PM)

• This is a full-time, regular/indefinite position

• Base Pay: The anticipated pay range for this position is CDN $28.00–$33.00 per hour. The final offer will depend on factors including experience, education, etc.

• Work location: 8999 Fraserton Court, Burnaby, BC V5J 5H8

What's in it for you

• Competitive compensation package (including a bonus program), employer paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance), employee assistance program, RRSP matching program, vacation

• Company events, onsite parking, onsite gym, casual dress code, wellness trail near facility

• Transit accessible site, climate controlled indoor environment, fixed full time schedule

• Inhouse training available

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Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.