Journeyman Tradesperson

The Company:
At Valens, we believe in creating products for those who need them. We do things the right way without ever cutting corners. Whether it’s medical or recreational, local or international, we’re pursuing meaningful extraction, formulation, product development and testing to bring purposeful cannabis to the people.
We each have our unique story, but we have a common goal of creating exceptional products with the end user in mind. We celebrate team wins, big and small, by recognizing the role that everyone has played in it. It is about growing together, learning together and making a positive difference.

AT VALENS, IT’S PERSONAL.
The Location:

- Don’t miss this opportunity to help build and shape the growing cannabis industry
- Live, work and play in the sunny Okanagan where nature is at your doorstep.
- Immerse yourself in an environment where championing the individual is not just a motto, it is a daily practice and how we succeed as a team.

Schedule: Day Shift and Night Shift available. Night Shift receives a 10% premium.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and installing equipment in the facility while also ensuring that daily preventative maintenance tasks and repairs are carried out to meet production needs.

As a Journeyman Tradesperson you will:

- Maintain and repair machinery, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment daily to identify any irregularities or malfunctions
- Adjust machinery and repairs or replace defective parts
- Repair or send for fabrication and install parts
- Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance
- Record keeping of maintenance manuals and spare parts
- Equipment-hour tracking and reporting
- Perform all functions according to safe work procedures and promote a safety culture
- Document work performed and complete daily checklists

Complete records and forms accurately, ensures maintenance records are up to date and accurate
Maintain good communication with vendors, fellow workers, Supervisors, and Managers
Perform other duties as required

As a Journeyman Tradesperson you bring:

- 3+ years of proven industrial or manufacturing facility experience
- Valid trades certification as millwright, fitter, mechanic preferred
- Experience using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) is an asset
- Proven ability to organize and plan daily tasks with mínimal supervision
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Leadership ability to coach, mentor and train
- Ability to work flexible hours or be on call
- Physical ability to meet position demands

As a valued member of the Valens team, you will enjoy:

- Competitive total compensation and incentives
- A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental
- An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: