Apprentice Machine Operator Jobs in British Columbia

BD Diesel Performance is hiring!

At BD Diesel Performance we're constantly striving not to be simply the best, but to be better.

That road never ends, and engenders a culture that isn't satisfied with status quo, but of constant improvement. It means supporting employees with competitive wages, health benefits, and the tools they need. It also means colleagues respecting and supporting one another. It means better processes and better communication. Ultimately it means a better work environment and product.

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Position Overview:

The CNC Machine Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of CNC machine tools and related production equipment. The technician diagnoses equipment failures, completes mechanical and electrical repairs, performs preventive maintenance, and supports machine installation and continuous-improvement activities.

This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and machine operators to reduce unplanned downtime and keep production equipment operating safely and to specification.

This role is based in our Abbotsford location and this role is a fully onsite role.

Why Join Us?

At BD Diesel, we value our people and invest in their success. Employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and pay based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth in a growing company
• A supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and high-performance products
• Being part of a recognized and respected brand in the diesel aftermarket

We are committed to helping our team thrive while producing the highest-quality products in the industry.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay: $30.00-$50.00 / Per Hour

Requirements

• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machine tools, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, coolant, and chip-management systems.
• Diagnose faults involving CNC controls, PLCs, servo drives, spindle systems, encoders, sensors, motors, power supplies, relays, contactors, and other machine components.
• Complete scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance inspections in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and internal maintenance standards.
• Identify the root causes of recurring failures and recommend corrective actions that improve equipment reliability, quality, and uptime.
• Perform machine alignments, calibrations, geometry checks, backlash checks, and other accuracy-related maintenance within the technician's qualifications.
• Repair or coordinate the repair of components such as spindles, ball screws, way systems, tool changers, turrets, conveyors, pumps, and coolant systems.
• Support the installation, relocation, commissioning, and decommissioning of CNC machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with urgency, communicate repair status clearly, and escalate issues when outside expertise, parts, or manufacturer support are required.
• Maintain accurate work orders, service records, failure notes, parts usage, and preventive-maintenance documentation in the maintenance system.
• Help manage critical spare parts by identifying high-risk components, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and sourcing replacements when required.
• Provide operators and maintenance team members with guidance on proper machine care, early warning signs, and basic troubleshooting practices.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, service providers, and parts vendors while managing repair quality, timing, and cost.
• Follow lockout/tagout and all other applicable safety procedures. Identify and correct unsafe equipment conditions before returning machinery to service.
• Travel to and support other company CNC locations when required.
• Perform other related duties and continuous-improvement projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Management.

Education, Certificates & Licenses

• Technical diploma, apprenticeship, certification, or equivalent training in industrial maintenance, millwright, electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machine tools or comparable automated manufacturing equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and the ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Experience working with one or more common CNC control platforms, such as Okuma (Preferred), MAZAC (Preferred), FANUC, Siemens, Haas, or Heidenhain. Experience across multiple platforms is an asset.
• Working knowledge of servo systems, variable-frequency drives, PLC-controlled equipment, machine safety circuits, and industrial networking is preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical repair capabilities involving bearings, gearboxes, couplings, linear-motion systems, pumps, lubrication systems, and precision machine components.
• Experience using diagnostic and precision-measurement tools, including multimeters, clamp meters, megohmmeters, dial indicators, test indicators, levels, and alignment tools.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to other company locations as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Quarterly incentive plans for all employees
  

Our website:https://ca.bddiesel.com/

Send your resume and be part of a team that is proud of its culture!

We greatly appreciate your interest as well as your application and will get back to you shortly after matching your skills to our requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!