Aqua-Pak Industries is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of innovative insulation solutions, including EPS building materials and custom-molded products serving diverse industries.
We are proud to be an employer of choice, with many employees building long and fulfilling careers with us for 10 to 25+ years. Aqua-Pak provides a safe and positive work environment, industry-leading compensation and benefits, and meaningful opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career growth.
We are currently looking for a Machine Operator with their 4th Class Power Engineering ticket to join our team at our Surrey, BC Plant.
As a Machine Operator at Aqua-Pak, you will work as part of the plant maintenance team, setting up and maintaining all equipment, tooling, and facilities related to producing, manufacturing, and packaging EPS products, in addition to maintaining the boilers.
Shift Schedule:
This position will be on a rotating shift schedule, where you will be required to work two weeks on the morning shift, two weeks on the afternoon shift, and two weeks on the overnight shift (Monday - Friday). Some overtime and weekend work may be required.
What we offer:
- An hourly wage starting at $31.56, with an increase to $33.00 after 600 working hours, and another increase to $34.36 after 1200 working hours.
- An industry-leading employer-paid RRSP contribution equivalent to 10.5% of your gross annual wages
- Shift premiums for the afternoon and overnight shifts
- A comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, and life insurance) after successful completion of your probation period
- Training and career development opportunities
- Company-hosted events
- A safe and positive working environment
This position has high likelihood to move into a supervisory position, which comes with a 14% increase in your job classification's hourly rate of pay.
Duties:
- Set up all production equipment for producing, manufacturing, and packaging EPS products – as per quality standards - within target cycle times, maximizing throughput and minimizing any avoidable down times and scrap.
- Report any irregularities found with the production tooling or the operation of any equipment.
- Maintain and repair production equipment and tooling as directed.
- Maintain and repair all production tooling with the appropriate record keeping.
- Ensure spare parts and tooling component inventories are maintained.
- Assist the Maintenance Mechanic as directed.
- Provide coverage to Charge Hands for break relief
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
- Fulfill duties as required by the EMS (Environmental Management System) and the QMS (Quality Management System)
- Train and instruct others in the safe operation of all equipment
- Special projects, as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4th Class Power Engineer certification or working towards 3rd Class Power Engineer certification.
- Demonstrated experience in mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, PLC and hydraulic service and repair.
- Previous experience operating a forklift
- Good mathematical and proficient computer skills (Windows, Office 2000, Outlook)
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate effectively.
If you are interested in joining an organization that recognizes hard work and that is dedicated to the success of their employees, we would love to hear from you!
We thank you all those that apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted and interviewed for this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $29.56-$39.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working on a rotating shift schedule? (2 weeks on the morning shift, 2 weeks on the afternoon shift, and 2 weeks on the overnight shift)
- Are you legally entitled to be working 40 hours per week in Canada?
- What are your wage expectations for this position?
Experience:
- maintenance : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- 4th Class Power Engineering Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
