Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Needed for Steel Manufacturer in Delta

Job Description

This hybrid Maintenance Technician role supports daily production on the shop floor while taking on maintenance responsibilities for a specialized manufacturing operation. The position was created to succeed a long-tenured maintenance employee and is designed to grow into a full-time maintenance role as your skills and experience develop. Initially, you will spend approximately 80% of your time on shop-floor production support and 20% on maintenance, with a clear progression toward a primarily maintenance-focused position.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.
• Respond promptly to on-call equipment breakdowns while also carrying out regular shop-floor production duties.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, with a primary focus on motors, controls, and related electrical components.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and blueprints to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance tasks, including chain replacement, chain breaking, and general machinery repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and grinding equipment safely and effectively to complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform welding tasks as required for equipment repairs, modifications, and structural support.
• Support the safe operation and maintenance of overhead cranes, including two 5-ton cranes with a combined lifting capacity of up to 20,000 lbs.
• Collaborate closely with experienced shop personnel and leadership to learn site-specific equipment, processes, and standards.
• Follow preventive maintenance routines to extend equipment life and improve reliability.
• Work under pressure during equipment breakdown situations, prioritizing safety and effective troubleshooting.
• Gradually assume increased maintenance responsibilities, transitioning from a hybrid production/maintenance role to a primarily maintenance-focused position.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and contribute to a safety-focused work culture.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with production staff, maintenance colleagues, and leadership.
• Strong industrial electrical knowledge with a primary focus on motors, controls, and related systems.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and breakdown maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Proven experience working with industrial machinery in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with chain systems and general machinery maintenance.
• Practical welding knowledge and hands-on welding experience for repairs and modifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment effectively under pressure during breakdown situations.
• Proficient use of hand tools, power tools, grinders, and related shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Willingness and ability to work an afternoon shift from 3:30 PM.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any industrial electrical schooling, technical training, or certificates.
• Any mechanical schooling, technical training, or certificates related to maintenance or industrial equipment.
• Interest in developing from a hybrid production/maintenance role into a full-time maintenance position.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Desire to learn from experienced personnel and continuously develop technical skills.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-standing, stable organization that has been operating for decades and offers a supportive, safety-focused work environment. The company provides medical and dental benefits, with eligibility after six months, and offers profit sharing or bonus opportunities after one year. You receive all required personal protective equipment, except steel toe boots, and a boot allowance after one year of employment. The role offers competitive wages with a clear progression structure, as well as ongoing opportunities for training and skill development, allowing you to grow your maintenance career over time.

Work Environment

The role is based in a steel distribution and manufacturing environment that relies on heavy industrial equipment and overhead cranes. You will work primarily on the shop floor, supporting production and maintenance activities in an industrial setting. The position follows an afternoon shift schedule starting at 3:30 PM (Days). The company supplies all required personal protective equipment except steel toe boots, which are supported by a boot allowance after one year of employment. You will regularly use hand tools, power tools, grinders, welding equipment, and work around large steel products and overhead lifting equipment in a safety-focused facility.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $28.50/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delta,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

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:
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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

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.