Maintenance Technician

**Position Overview**:
Pretium Packaging is a worldwide manufacturer of blow-molded plastic bottles/containers and currently has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician in our Surrey, BC facility.

**This position will be required to work a minimum of 40 hours a week primarily on 1st shift. You must have the availability to work any shift/day, including weekends, to support our 24/7 location.**

**Training will be on day shift with the Maintenance Manager and tenured Maintenance technicians.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform repairs on production machines and/or equipment when a malfunction has been detected. May discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and repair the machine.
- Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
- Perform machine installations/moves and building maintenance tasks as needed.
- Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
- Maintain machinery, equipment and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing and/or oiling to ensure optimum working order.
- Maintains and makes routine repairs to electrically powered equipment and appliances according to manager and/or equipment service manuals.
- Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment according to instructions such as replacing belts on motors, changing filters, bearings, etc.
- Performs scheduled PM’s and visually inspect and test assigned machines and equipment for proper functionality.
- On a daily basis, receives assigned work order to complete on equipment.
- Performs minor electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs and fuses.
- May be required to order requisition parts as needed.
- Develop, coordinate and track project list activities.
- Ensures that a high level of safety is adhered to at all times on and off the production floor.
- Follow Plant specified job specification and task list.
- Must adhere to all required PPE; conducts him/herself in a safe manner.

**Education, Experience, & Qualifications**:

- 3+ years of experience and Red Seal Millwright OR 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Experience with machine maintenance and production equipment repairs.
- Extensive knowledge in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanics, and programmable controllers.
- Experience maintaining blow molding machines.

**Why join the Pretium Packaging team?**
- Competitive pay - depending on your experience & qualifications.
- Quarterly bonuses and yearly reviews w/ merit increases.
- Registered Retirement Savings with 3% match.
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (50/50 split premiums).
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program and Educational Assistance Program.
- 10 paid holidays and vacation.
- Service Anniversary Awards.

**Who We Are**:
Our production facilities use the latest software, automation and quality assurance protocols to deliver creative, cost-effective and reliable products to our customers. From prototype development through production scale-up to consistent on-time delivery, we strive to exceed expectations at every turn. For our customers’ convenience, we maintain a deep inventory of popular molds and a wide selection of everyday stock container options that can significantly cut down on lead time to market.

At Pretium Packaging, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

Our dedication to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality plastic solutions while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Pay: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Plastics blow molding: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person