Junior Mechanical & Maintenance Technologist

Whistler Food and Beverage Inc.

Location: Burnaby, BC

Position: Full time, Permanent

Experience: New graduates to approximately 5 years of relevant experience

About Whistler Food and Beverage

Whistler Food and Beverage Inc. is a Burnaby-based manufacturer of premium bottled water products. Our facility operates high-speed production and packaging equipment, including Krones and other automated systems.

We are looking for a Junior Mechanical & Maintenance Technologist to join our technical and manufacturing team.

This position is well suited to a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to build strong practical experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting and equipment improvement.

The Role
This is a hands-on, mechanical-focused position working directly with our production and maintenance operations.

The role is approximately:

70% Mechanical / Maintenance

30% Electrical / Controls / Automation

The successful candidate will progressively develop from hands-on equipment operation and equipment knowledge into mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment reliability and improvement.

Hands-On Equipment Development
An important part of this position is learning the equipment from the ground up.

During the initial training period, the successful candidate will spend meaningful time operating and working directly with production equipment alongside our production and maintenance teams.

This is intentional and is not intended to be a long-term production operator role.

We believe that someone responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving industrial equipment should first understand how the equipment actually operates under real production conditions.

During this initial development period, you will gain practical experience with:

Operating production and packaging equipment

Understanding normal equipment operation and production cycles

Equipment start-up and shutdown

Changeovers and machine adjustments

Observing equipment behaviour under different production conditions

Recognizing abnormal sounds, vibration, temperature, pressure and machine behaviour

Understanding how production conditions affect equipment performance





Observing and assisting with troubleshooting when equipment problems occur

Our intended development path is:

Equipment Operation → Equipment Understanding → Troubleshooting → Preventive Maintenance → Mechanical Repair → Equipment Improvement

As your equipment knowledge and experience grow, your responsibilities will progressively shift toward maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, equipment reliability and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical problems involving conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings and other industrial equipment

Work with pneumatic systems, valves and related components

Assist with equipment installation, adjustment, alignment and commissioning

Diagnose equipment failures and assist with identifying root causes

Support production staff with equipment-related issues

Perform mechanical repairs and component replacement

Assist with equipment improvement and reliability projects

Perform basic electrical troubleshooting

Troubleshoot basic sensors, motors, VFDs and control components

Develop familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems

Work with electricians and other qualified personnel on electrical and controls-related issues

Maintain maintenance records and assist with preventive maintenance planning

Follow workplace safety, lockout/tagout and food manufacturing requirements

What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with:

Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Manufacturing, Mechanical Systems, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field

New graduates or candidates with approximately 0–5 years of relevant experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Genuine interest in industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment

Hands-on approach to problem solving

Ability and willingness to work directly with machinery on the production floor





Strong willingness to learn and develop practical technical skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Strong safety awareness

Preferred / Assets

BCIT Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Systems, Mechanical Manufacturing or Mechatronics background

Industrial, manufacturing or maintenance experience

Experience with mechanical troubleshooting

Experience with pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes or pneumatic systems

Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge

Familiarity with sensors, VFDs, PLCs or automation

Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment documentation

Millwright apprenticeship or related trades experience

Who Will Succeed in This Role?
We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with machines

Wants to understand how equipment actually works

Is curious about why equipment fails

Enjoys solving practical problems

Is comfortable getting hands-on with machinery

Understands that strong troubleshooting skills come from understanding equipment operation

Is willing to learn both mechanical and basic electrical/controls systems

Prefers a hands-on manufacturing environment over a primarily office-based engineering role

Wants to develop into a highly capable maintenance and equipment professional

Career Development
This position provides a strong practical foundation for a long-term career in industrial manufacturing.

As you develop your technical knowledge and hands-on experience, there will be opportunities to take on increasing responsibility in areas such as:

Industrial Maintenance

Equipment Reliability

Manufacturing Engineering

Automation and ControlsEquipment Improvement

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance Supervision

Schedule
Monday to Friday.

Working hours may vary depending on production schedules and operational requirements, generally within 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Competitive compensation based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Benefits include:

Extended health and dental

Vacation

Paid sick days

Company parking

Performance bonus

Complimentary Whistler Water products

Whistler Food and Beverage Inc.

Burnaby, BC

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📌 Junior Mechanical & Maintenance Technologist (British Columbia)
🏢 Whistler Food and Beverage
📍 British Columbia