Overview

Company Description

BC Research Inc., BCRI (www.bcri.ca) is a privately-held Vancouver company specializing in developing innovative chemical processes from concept to commercialization. BC Research brings expertise across multiple industrial chemical sectors, with a proven record in the scale-up and design of novel chemical processes. BC Research is engaged in the clean tech sector, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining and wastewater industries. BCRI is part of the NORAM group of companies, which provides an established, vertically-integrated platform for commercializing innovative technologies from their conceptual phase through pilot plant testing and full-scale industrial production. Located on Mitchell Island, BC Research Inc. partners with its parent company NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd. to support the continued development of innovative chemical processes through to the implementation of industrial scale chemical plants, and upgrades to existing pilot plants. The group of companies aims to further advance and refine industrial chemical processes both nationally and internationally.

Job Description

BC Research, considered as an essential service during the covid-19 restrictions, is looking for a mechanical fabrication/installation technician to build pilot plants and modify the existing ones. This is a full-time position Monday to Friday from 8 to 5

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret diagrams, drawings and bills of materials to accurately fabricate and install components and mechanical assemblies.
  • Experience operating fork & scissor lift. Other tools such as: press drill, welder, milling machine, lathe, etc.
  • Works well within a team environment and assist design engineers with improvements
  • Cut and assemble plastic, stainless steel and steel piping,
  • Move and install the equipment using forklift
  • Observe and maintain company safety policies.

Qualifications

  • Experience 5+ years of fabrication/industrial.
  • Excellent organization, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and follow written work procedures.
  • Wide range of experience in different domains mainly working with glued piping (PVC)
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada.
  • Must be fluent in English.
  • Strong understanding of safe work procedures

Success factors (beneficial, but not required)

  • Red seal certification or equivalent experience in one of those trade: Welder, machinist, pipe fitter, millwright, or plumber.
  • Good attitude working with others
  • Ability to use a Mig and Tig welder.
  • Autonomous and self-reliant.
  • Ability to use or learn lathe, milling machine and CNC router operations.

Benefits and compensations

  • Good working environment, Variable, and interesting work.
  • Flexible hours (earlier start-times can be arranged)
  • Company tools provided.
  • Free parking
  • Active social committee with ~monthly “treat-days”, cake, ice cream, games, etc.
  • Salary: $25.00-$35.00 per hour depending on the experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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