Automation Technician

We're Hiring: Automation Technician

Chilliwack, BC | Facilities & Infrastructure Team | Full-Time

Love solving mechanical puzzles? Thrive in fast-paced, tech-forward environments? Join our team and help keep Rainbow’s greenhouse systems running at their best.

As an Automation Technician at Rainbow Greenhouses, you’ll be hands-on with the equipment that powers our modern greenhouse operations. From climate control to conveyor belts, you’ll help maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the systems that keep our plants (and people) thriving.

What You’ll Do

Maintain systems

• Perform regular maintenance on automated systems: conveyors, irrigation, climate control, and more
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC/control issues
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime
  
  

Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and reliability
• Collaborate with growers, production, and leadership to rethink and refine processes
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and integration of new automation technologies
  
  

Documentation and external support

• Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and performance
• Help train team members on system use and basic troubleshooting
• Work with vendors and suppliers for external technical support
  
  

Teamwork

• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
• Contribute to a positive, solution-focused team culture
  
  

Does this sound like you?

• Diploma, certification, or strong experience in Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or Electrical
• 5+ years working with automation or control systems (greenhouse, manufacturing, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, and control systems
• Bonus points for knowledge of TTA and Visser transplanters, ISO sticking robots, WPS conveyor systems
• Curious, detail-oriented, and always looking for ways to improve
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
  
  

Compensation

Rainbow offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with education, experience and proven results ($75K-100K+ annually).

Benefits

• Extended health and dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Matching RRSP program
• Product discount
  
  

How You Live Our Values

Go for it – You take ownership of challenges, test new ideas, and follow through.

Rise to the challenge – When systems fail, you troubleshoot fast and build smarter solutions.

Improve every day – You refine, optimize, and seek out better results.

Tackle it together – You collaborate across departments and bring good energy to the team.

Why Rainbow Greenhouses?

We’re an industry innovator with a startup spirit. Rainbow is a place where ideas are valued, grit is rewarded, and your voice matters. We're building a culture that’s fast, fearless, and future-focused—with people who are just as ambitious as the vision. Visit us at rainbow.ca to learn more.

Ready to grow with us? Apply now and let’s build this together.

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