The Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) position supports the package sorting system, including belt conveyors, at our state-of-the-art Surrey Automated Facility. In our industry, this position is also known as Plant Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic. This position is responsible for a broad range of maintenance activities performed to keep UPS package handling facilities operating efficiently and effectively. The work can be fast-paced and requires routine interaction with other operations employees.

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent, Unionized

Work Location

19088 38TH Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 0P6, Canada

Department

Buildings and Systems Engineering

Shift

3:00 AM to 11:30 AM Monday through Friday

Flexibility required to work occasional weekends & non-regular shifts, especially during peak season

Pay rate

$39.24/hr. (Base Rate $36.00/hr. + Hourly Bonus of $3.24/hr.)

Key Responsibilities

- Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates
- Troubleshooting, adjusting and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers
- Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing pneumatic equipment such as puck sorters, flow splitters, diverters, air compressors, lubricators, hoses, and coils
- Inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps
- Welding equipment such as handrails, conveyor supports, package handling equipment, carts, and grating
- Performing preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, bulk carts,



and power industrial equipment

Requirements

- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Possession of a valid Red Seal Millwright Certification
- Ability to receive and give instructions over the radio in an industrial environment
- 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience performing maintenance on industrial equipment
- Experience in performing maintenance on conveyor belts
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of electrical schematics
- Knowledge of keyboard and basic computer skills- Asset

Compensation And Benefits

- Paid training
- Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit- Every Friday
- Personal paid days off (Eligibility Requirements)
- 2 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service (3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, 5 weeks after 20 years, and 6 weeks after 25 years)
- Extended Health Care Benefits (Vision, health, life insurance, and dental benefits after one year of service)
- Annual allowance of $250 for Steel-Toe shoes
- Annual allowance of $450 for tools
- Immediate access to UPS ‘Employee Discounts’
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Referral Bonus Program (conditions apply) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Prospect to work in UPS Canada’s newest state-of-the-art automated sorting facility
- Opportunity for advancement within a Fortune 500 Company

Expenses/Working Conditions

- Monthly union dues (approximately $52/month)
- A union initiation fee of $50 will be deducted after completing 90 working days with UPS.
- Exposed to hot/cold temperatures when working indoors and outdoors
- Wear a UPS Mechanic uniform and adhere to the company’s Appearance Guidelines

Employee Type

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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