Engineering Technician

Position Title: Engineering TechnicianLocation: Richmond, BCStatus: Permanent, Full TimeReporting to: Production ManagerStarting: Immediate

Company Overview:

Inhaus is a privately owned Vancouver-based company specializing in sales, marketing, and distribution. Over the past two decades, our commitment to continuous design innovation and product development has positioned us as leaders within the North American market.The team is professional, ambitious, and agile. We cultivate a collaborative culture that ensures everyone has the support needed to succeed at their work and grow individually while delivering top results for the company. Team members will be challenged to present their best and will enjoy the team atmosphere and support.

Role Summary:

This role calls for meticulous attention to detail, dedication to continuous improvement, and commitment to business success. The Engineering Technician is a critical role to support the Inhaus Engineering Maintenance Program objective:Optimize production equipment for elite performance capabilities with preventative, predictive, and prompt-response service.

Typical Day

No two days are exactly the same, but a typical day as an Engineering Technician at Inhaus may include:

• Starting the day on the production floor, checking in with the Production Manager to review priorities, equipment status, and planned maintenance activities.
• Performing routine inspections, basic servicing, and preventative maintenance on production equipment, documenting findings and flagging any concerns early.
• Supporting production by troubleshooting mechanical issues, assisting operators, and helping keep equipment running efficiently.
• Assisting with setup or adjustment of machinery and auxiliary equipment as part of continuous improvement efforts.
• Updating maintenance logs, parts usage, and documentation using computer-based tools.
• Coordinating with suppliers or internal team members to source parts, clarify technical information, or prepare for upcoming maintenance work.
• Participating in process improvement discussions, learning how equipment performance ties into product quality and throughput.
• Ending the day with clear handover notes so the next shift or team members are aligned.

This role offers a balance of hands-on mechanical work, problem-solving, documentation, and teamwork, with ongoing opportunities to learn and grow as the operation evolves.

Major Functions and Scope:
Maintenance Program:

• Support upkeep and revisions of Inhaus Engineering Maintenance Program (IEMP).
• Perform inspections, reports, and routine service as required by the IEMP.
• Perform maintenance tasks with supervision, and independently.
• Monitor and report equipment condition and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor inventory of spare parts & consumables and advise when reordering is needed.
  Support parts request and technical correspondence with suppliers.

Production:

• Support daily production needs as dictated by Production Manager.
• The hands-on production involvement is required to keep a lean team and maintain visibility to real equipment operation and performance.

Support Production Manager with:

• Commissioning and integrating production machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Developing state-of-the-art production processes and SOPs.
• Documenting and continuously improving current processes.

Education and Experience:

• Engineering Technician Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in an industrial/production environment.
• First aid training is an advantage but not required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems
• Results-oriented problem solver with attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with clear written and verbal communication
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a production environment
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable with computers and standard technical software
• Well-organized, reliable, and able to work independently
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn and improve
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and humility
• Receptive to feedback and committed to delivering results

Other Pertinent Job Information:

Attendance is required full time at Inhaus' production facility (in Richmond, BC.)

Join Our Team:

Inhaus invites proactive and results-driven individuals to become important members of our team. If you are ready to seize the opportunity and contribute to our innovative endeavor, we encourage you to apply.

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