Process Technician

**_Join the Team_**
- As
- Process Technician

** _Coldstream Clear is building a team of leaders who bring exceptional work and value to our operations and our brand._

_ From our home in Nova Scotia, we’re creating beverages that bring people together and set new standards for taste and innovation. We’re on a mission to deliver better taste and value through constant improvement, guided by a vision to build the most respected and fastest growing refreshment brand in Canada._

_ If you are passionate about high-quality unique work, continuous improvement, and opportunities to help build an industry-leading brand, we encourage you to apply._

**WHAT TO EXPECT**

Coldstream Clear’s operations team works to maximize efficiency and execute many improvements internally throughout operations. Operations include a main production facility in Truro, Nova Scotia as well as four retail locations in Stewiacke, Dartmouth, Antigonish, and Truro, totaling over 100 employees throughout. We are a very fast-paced, growing company that routinely pushes status quos and industry standards. This is especially true in manufacturing process design, efficiencies, quality, and reliability. We normalize exceptional work and improvements, ensuring our teams are well-resourced to achieve it with the best tools, systems, equipment and processes. Our technical team adds significant value by evaluating, engineering, planning, budgeting, and self-performing a variety of specialized construction projects.

**WHY JOIN US**
- Be part of a fast-growing Canadian brand that’s redefining the refreshment industry.
- Work with innovative, quality-driven teammates who take deep care in what they do.
- Enjoy a supportive, energetic culture with a defined vision, mission, and values.
- Build your career with a company that invests in its people and their potential.

**YOUR ROLE**

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Process Technician to support our production facility through technical troubleshooting, process optimization, and preventative maintenance. This role will focus on automation systems, PLCs, robotics, and production equipment including product blending & mixing equipment, bottling line, canning line, and warehouse operations. The Process Technician will also play a key role in new equipment installations, SOP creation under LEAN methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with the Director of Engineering and Construction and supported by the Production Engineer, this role bridges hands-on technical execution with structured process improvement, ensuring equipment safety, reliability, and efficiency.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Collaboration & Communication

- Work closely with the Director of Engineering and Construction to align daily priorities with departmental goals.
- Partner with the Production Engineer, internal teams, and external vendors during equipment installs, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
- Provide clear documentation, feedback, and recommendations to leadership.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance throughput, quality, and safety.
- Collaborate with the Production Engineer to design and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Support process creation and optimization for new production lines or equipment.

Process Development & SOPs

- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment operation and maintenance.
- Support 5S infrastructure, and housekeeping initiatives to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workplace.

Equipment & Automation Support

- Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize PLCs, robotics, various types of filling & packaging machines, and automated systems.
- Support new equipment installations, commissioning, and integration into production lines.
- Perform hands-on maintenance and adjustments on product blending & mixing equipment, bottling and canning lines, and warehouse systems.

Preventative Maintenance

- Identify & execute preventative maintenance tasks to ensure maximum uptime and reliability of production equipment.
- Document and track maintenance activities in alignment with facility standards.
- Identify recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

- Industrial electrician, millwright, engineering technologist, or similar technical education or training.
- Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting, robotics, precise mechanical machines, and automated Food & Beverage production systems.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with ability to work across multiple systems.
- Knowledge of LEAN, 5S, and process improvement methodologies.
- Proven ability to create SOPs and implement structured processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications considered a strong asset:

- Experience/Familiar