Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician / MillwrightLocation: Campbell Heights (Surrey)Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:15pm Payrate: $38/hr - $45/hrJob Description
This role focuses on maintaining and improving production machinery, facilities, and environmental systems in a clean, safety-focused industrial environment. You will perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on machines, support building and facility upkeep, and help ensure environmental and safety standards are consistently met. The position offers strong opportunities for skills development, apprenticeship support, and internal career growth within a collaborative team setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production machinery on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Complete approximately five major preventative maintenance projects per month, each typically requiring one to two days of focused work.
- Respond promptly to machine breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and operational issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, spreadsheets, and records using the company’s MRP/ERP system.
- Diagnose issues across the facility and determine whether to repair, escalate, or replace equipment or components.
- Support facility moves, equipment installations, and layout changes, ensuring machinery and systems are set up safely and efficiently.
- Perform routine inspections of machines, building systems, and facility areas to identify and address potential problems before they impact operations.
- Oversee general building and facility upkeep, including minor repairs, inspections, and regular safety checks.
- Coordinate and liaise with external contractors and vendors for services such as HVAC, fire systems, security, groundskeeping, and other facility-related work.
- Ensure the building environment remains safe, functional, and compliant with internal standards and applicable regulations.
- Monitor and support environmental systems and compliance requirements within the facility.
- Ensure waste, recycling, and other environmental processes are followed correctly and consistently.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain environmental and safety standards.
- Operate and work around equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts as required for maintenance and material handling.
- Organize and plan maintenance tasks to ensure you have the tools, parts, and materials needed to complete work efficiently.
- Work flexibly with other teams and assist in areas outside your primary duties when needed, fostering a collaborative, “no job is beneath me” mindset.
- Demonstrate strong safety practices in all tasks, including proper use of PPE and adherence to company safety procedures.
- Communicate effectively with leads, supervisors, and coworkers regarding equipment status, maintenance priorities, and any issues affecting production.
- Support and contribute to a clean, organized, and environmentally conscious shop and facility.
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated experience working on industrial machines in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and operational issues.
- Experience using an MRP or ERP system to log into and out of jobs and maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Millwright Level 3 or 4, Red Seal, or equivalent millwright-level experience in maintenance and machine repair.
- Practical hydraulic systems experience, including inspection, testing, and basic repairs.
- Experience working with and around overhead cranes and forklifts in an industrial setting.
- Solid troubleshooting skills across a variety of machines and facility systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan work, manage parts and materials, and keep detailed records.
- High level of safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
- Punctuality and reliable attendance, supported by references.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime when required to support production and maintenance needs.
- Comfort working in a team-based environment and supporting other teams when needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Formal millwright apprenticeship or completion of a recognized millwright program is an asset.
- Red Seal certification or equivalent trade qualification is an asset.
- Valid forklift ticket or certification is an asset.
- Experience in a maintenance technician role within a machine shop, assembly, or manufacturing environment is beneficial.
- Experience in machine maintenance, troubleshooting, and general facility maintenance is preferred.
- Experience working in an environmentally conscious facility or with environmental compliance processes is an advantage.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support after-hours or Saturday work when needed.
- Openness to working alternative shifts in the future, such as afternoon shifts or 4x10 schedules, if opportunities arise.
- Strong teamwork mindset, with a willingness to assist other departments and avoid a “not my job” attitude.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with leads, supervisors, and a broader maintenance and machining team.
Why Work Here?
The organization places safety as its top priority and fosters a respectful, collaborative, and family-oriented culture. Employees enjoy working in a clean, bright, and environmentally conscious facility with a diverse team and long-tenured staff, reflecting strong engagement and stability. The company is heavily focused on employee growth, offering apprenticeship opportunities, support for skill development, and reimbursement for education and schooling. There are clear paths for internal mobility, with examples of employees moving into other technical roles within the shop as their interests and capabilities grow. Compensation is complemented by good benefits, production-based incentive plans, and quarterly bonuses that can be substantial depending on overall plant performance. The workplace also values recognition and camaraderie, with team lunches, celebrations, and large BBQ events, as well as a comfortable lunchroom equipped with televisions to support breaks and downtime.
Work Environment
The role is based in an approximately 80,000 square foot, very clean industrial shop with an adjoining office area. The shop environment is split roughly half machine shop and half assembly, with machines positioned throughout the facility. The site includes three paint booths, an enclosed welding shop, a dedicated lunch room, and a training room, all designed to be bright and welcoming. The facility is environmentally conscious and maintains a clean atmosphere without the typical smells of a traditional machine shop. You will work directly with a lead and a supervisor, alongside a broader team that includes approximately 12–30 machinists and about 40 people in the shop overall, providing ample support and collaboration opportunities. The standard shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with one 30-minute break and one 15-minute break, allowing employees to leave 15 minutes early; after probation, there may be opportunities to work 6:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. or support after-hours or Saturday work as needed. There is potential for afternoon or 4x10 shifts in the future if business needs arise, though this is not mandatory. Personal protective equipment is required, including safety-toe work boots, while other necessary PPE is provided by the company. The dress code is typical for an industrial environment, emphasizing safety gear and practical workwear suitable for a machine and assembly shop.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surrey, BC.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.
À propos d'Aerotek
Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
