Job Description
About the Company:
Crown Packaging is a division of Crown Paper Group which is a regional leader in the paper and containerboard industry, comprising four business divisions: Port Townsend Paper Company, Crown Packaging, Boxmaster, Viking Way Plant, and Industrial Products. With operations in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, the group includes an integrated containerboard mill, three converting facilities, and multiple distribution centers.
The company specializes in manufacturing recycled and virgin kraft containerboard, kraft pulp, and specialty products, while its converting operations excel in customer engagement and distribution networks across British Columbia and Alberta
We currently have an opening for a permanent, full-time Electrician to join our Maintenance Team at our plant located at 3300 Viking Way, Richmond, BC. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Why Join Crown Packaging?
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate at $48.69.
- Afternoon and graveyard shift differentials.
- A comprehensive health care plan including drug cards, vision care, life insurance and dental plan.
- An exceptional retirement plan- 10% company contribution.
- Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
- Up to 7 weeks of vacation, pending years of service.
- +2 weeks of supplemental vacation after 10 years of service
- 14 paid stats holidays per year (includes Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and Easter Monday).
- Annual Events holiday, safety and charity parties.
- Free on-site parking.
- Opportunity for overtime.
Main Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment.
- Dismantles, modifies, and maintains electrical and electronic components, as needed.
- Determines and follows procedures for testing existing and newly installed machines and equipment to maximize output.
- Ensures electrical preventive maintenance, Safety, Good Manufacturing, and other practices are followed in compliance with regulatory and legislative codes, while always maintaining a safe work environment.
- Communicates regularly with Maintenance and Operations personnel, suppliers, and contractors to support plant throughput safely and efficiently.
- Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment while performing duties.
- Operates forklifts, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of Industrial experience is an asset.
- Proficient and outstanding communication abilities
- Necessitates interacting with personnel in charge of maintenance, the Operations group, and every other department as well as vendors and contractors.
- Complies with and adheres to all company policies and guidelines.
- An individual who is responsible, trustworthy, and skilled at time management.
- Willingness to work on shift rotation.
- Capable of lifting and Carrying objects when needed.
Education/Experience:
- Red Seal Electrical certification is required.
- Experience with paper industry machinery is preferred, particularly with corrugated boxes or other conversion processes.
- Experience with forklifts and scissor lifts is advantageous.
Shift Rotation:
- Day: 6:00am – 2:30pm
- Afternoon: 2:30pm – 11:00pm
- Graveyard: 11:00pm – 6:00am
- paid an extra hour to constitute eight (8) hour shift worked when five (5) hours or more has been worked
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and as such, will review all qualified applications for this posted position.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.