Maintenance Mechanic (Mechanic, plastics –processing equipment/ Maintenance person Plastics bottle Manufacturing)

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with a national company that values sustainability, partners with customers and provides employees with opportunities for growth?  If you have experience working in manufacturing and/or packaging industries or feel like a new challenge, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

This innovative company is one of the largest manufacturers of tamper-evident plastic closures and plastic containers for the dairy, juice and food industries. Committed to customer satisfaction, our client designs and builds sustainable packaging equipment and provides fast, global technical service. As the Maintenance Mechanic you will be encouraged to set and reach goals while earning a competitive wage with a good benefits plan.

The city of Richmond is located in Metro Vancouver and offers easy transit and highway access to Vancouver, White Rock, Surrey and neighbouring municipalities Richmond’s flat terrain offers great cycling along its waterfront dykes, and also made it a practical choice as a 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue city, with the spectacular Richmond Oval hosting speed-skating. The city also offers great multicultural shopping and dining you can enjoy.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full- Time, Day

Salary: $24.22 per hour for 40 hours per week. As of February, 2013 increase to $24.58 per hour. Other Benefits as per collective agreement: medical, dental, disability, group insurance, vision care (90% employer paid premiums); 6 paid sick days per year (paid out if unused); 2 weeks holidays which increases to 3 weeks after 2 years + 2 floater days.

Shifts: Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Location: Richmond, BC

Number of Vacancies: 1

Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Experience: Experience working as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing or packaging plant.  A journeyman ticket is NOT required for this position.  The company is willing to train and mentor candidates who are willing to learn and grow within the company.

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Major Work Area: Maintenance, Repair, Install

Area of Specialization: Assembling machinery and equipment, Installing machinery and equipment, Adjusting machinery and equipment, Fabricating machine parts, Start-up and testing, Troubleshooting

Type of Industry/Work Setting Experience: Rubber and plastics industry

Type of Machinery or Equipment: Conveyors, Pumps and compressors, Grinders, Welding equipment, Automated and robotics systems, Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, High speed packaging equipment

Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs.)

Specific Skills: Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions, Install machinery and mechanical equipment, Repair or replace defective machinery parts, Perform routine maintenance work on machinery, Assemble machinery prior to installation

Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots

Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Continuous learning

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instrument Mechanic with a company that makes some of the most environmentally responsible paper in the world and is located in beautiful British Columbia. Based out of Port Alberni, the successful candidate will thrive on solving technical challenges, value growth over stability and want a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.

As a leading North American paper and pulp manufacturer, the company is comprised of a diverse team of 1,800 people including operators, trades people, engineers and technologists, managers, accountants, IT specialists, human resources and other professionals. With facilities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, our client values safety, initiative, and personal growth.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for a wide variety of duties, including supporting the drive for enhanced performance, improved quality and efficiency, as well as reduced costs.

Port Alberni is a waterfront community at the heart of the west coast of Vancouver Island. It is situated at the end of a 48 km long inlet and offers access to wilderness so amazing, you will only realize it when you’re there. As a gateway to the West Coast of Vancouver Island and the Pacific Rim National Park, Barkley and Clayoquot Sounds, world class diving and the incredible sport-fishing available, the surroundings are incredible. Surging rivers filled with salmon and trout compete for attention with a rain forest of giant trees towering more than 61 m (200 ft) into the heavens.  The City of Port Alberni offers a deep sea port, beautiful waterfront quays, an airport, a new hospital, shopping mall, casino, and a well-developed array of recreational facilities and a vast supporting infrastructure often found in much larger cities.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Wage Rate: To be determined by the Collective Agreement

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Port Alberni, British Columbia

Number of Vacancies: 1

Education: Certificate of Qualification in the occupation of Instrument Mechanic. Dual certification (i.e. Electrical/Instrumentation) as well as pulp and paper industry experience would be definite assets

Skills and Abilities:
-Demonstrated ability in troubleshooting
-Superior interpersonal, problem solving and coaching skills
-Ability to work flexibly
-Be a self-starter
-Capable of working in a team environment

>We are looking for an Industrial Instrumentation Instructor in Fort St John, BC. This position would be perfect for a semi-retired person, looking to keep busy and make some money. Our Client is BC’s Energy College, serving Northern BC in an area covering more than 324,000 squares kilometres. This College is recognized in the provincial group of 11 colleges across BC and has a unique regional advantage and a long history of collaboration with industry, employers, communities and policy makers. They have campus locations in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St John, and Tumbler Ridge, along with access centers in Atlin, Dease Lake and Hudson Hope.

Fort St. John is BC’s oldest interior community with a population of approximately 17,400 people. Local hospitality is complemented by the natural beauty of Fort St. John and the surrounding Peace River Valley, which offers endless opportunity for scenic drives, bird watching and wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, and camping.

The successful candidate will instruct to the Industry Training Authority of BC (ITA) curriculum outline and Red Seal standards as related to the Apprenticeship and Foundations programs. This program is for both the Foundational student and Apprentices seeking all levels of technical training leading to Journeyperson and Red Seal Interprovincial certification.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, 30-40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

Salary: $80,000-83,000, depending on experience and qualifications as per collective agreement.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package, 240 hours of Vacation annually, plus paid time off between Christmas and New Year.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Fort St John, BC

Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas and Gas Process industry would be an asset, as well as experience with curriculum development and teaching adults and high school Dual Credit learners are preferred.

Education: The ideal candidate must have a valid BC and Inter-provincial Certificate of Qualification in Instrumentation. Other combinations of credentials and experience may also be considered. Successful candidates will be required to begin the Provincial Instructor Diploma program within the first 9 months of employment, unless otherwise determined qualified.

Responsibilities: 
- To teach within area of competency, subject matter and/or skills required in the College programs
- Able to and active in scheduled instructional assignments, course and program preparation, student tutorials, student laboratories, marking, assessing and advising.
- Complete evaluation and/or appraisals of students as may be required, using only such criteria as are relevant to the course outlines, and to keep any records required for this purpose.
- Maintain professional competence and qualifications in appropriate fields of study, and to keep up to date with developments in these fields.
- Recommend library and other acquisitions and/or where appropriate, maintenance of inventory, equipment, or laboratory facilities at an appropriate standard.
- Fulfill individual and/or collective responsibilities in furthering the goals and strategic plans of the College
- Be familiar with current educational technologies and software.

We have a great opportunity for an Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor (E&I Supervisor) with one of the most modern Thermal Mechanical Pulping mills in Canada. This mill built in the 1990′s is fully enclosed making for excellent working conditions year round. Our client operates over 30 wood product manufacturing units and markets its products worldwide. This is an opportunity to work in a safe environment with stable and happy coworkers.

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance & Services, the Electrical Instrumentation Supervisor will provide support services to the operating department by directing and coordinating the activities of E & I tradesmen to ensure effective equipment repair, reliability and functionality in order to support the achievement of uptime and productivity targets at lowest possible cost in compliance with company principles and guidelines.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $90 – $105,000/yr Other Benefits Available

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Southeastern, British Columbia (1 vacancy)

Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): BC Industrial Electrician, BC Instrument Mechanic or Red Seal Certificate

Experience: 3-5 years in an E & I supervisory role

Workers Supervised: Supervise all Electricians (approximately 13) and Instrument Mechanics (approximately 10).

Annual Operating Budget: 21 Million

Major Work Area: Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Testing, Troubleshooting

Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience: Industrial

Specific Skills: Supervise workers and projects, Coordinate and schedule activities, Train or arrange for training, Ensure adherence to safety standards

Additional Skills: Prepare production and other reports, Estimate material and labour costs, optimize labour and material costs

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Promote and provide a safe work place and support the implementation of a health and safety program.
- Direct and supervise the activities of the E & I trade crew to ensure effective utilization of manpower.
- Ensure maintenance & repair services for all mill HVAC equipment.
- Support problem solving by providing advice or guidance for ongoing troubleshooting or new installations.
- Provide accurate estimating services to identify time and purchased material required for all E & I job requests
- Support the maintenance planners to identify, coordinate and implement all maintenance weekday and shutdown activities in area of accountability.
- Coordinate the distribution of manpower between departments.
- Ensure all electrical & instrumentation systems are in place to provide a reliable source of electricity to the pulp mill and recovery boilers.
- Monitor and maintain effective inspection routes to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and internal needs.
- Effectively use the maintenance management systems including Planning and Scheduling Guidelines.
- Develop and recommend E/I training plans & course selection by assessing current trades skill levels and training needs and defining manpower planning requirements relative to E & I related future capital spending.
- Support annual E & I budget development.
- Ensure full compliance with the collective agreement and foster sound labour relations.
- Follow-up on E & I shift reports & provide scheduled weekend duty coverage.
- Advise and recommend potential problems to mechanical supervisors.

Our client is looking for an instrument mechanic to join their team at a pulp mill in the Kootenay River Valley of British Columbia. This mill is one of the most modern and environmentally sensitive mills in Canada and produces Northern bleached softwood kraft.

The employer is a large, diversified and integrated forest products company which stands as the global leader in sustainable forest management practices. The company operates over 30 pulp, paper, and wood product manufacturing units. With operations in North America, China, Korea, and Japan, the Company employs approximately 8,000 people.

The mill is located near Kimberley and Cranbrook. The area is full of activities such as: fishing, hunting, hiking, and hot springs.

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time

Shifts: 10 hour shifts either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday

Salary: $37.21, plus comprehensive benefits

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Kootenay River Valley, British Columbia

Education: Industrial Instrument Mechanics Trade Certification, Inter-provincial or Red Seal certificate is preferred.

Experience: 3 – 5 years of experience in a pulp mill required.

Specific Skills: Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems, Repair and adjust system components, Remove and replace defective parts, Install new control instruments, Calibrate components and instruments, Determine testing and maintenance procedures, Install new measuring instruments