Electromechanical Technician
Salary Range: $20.27 to $33.52 Hourly

This position will include Shift Work.

We are a family-owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities, and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Our company is the world's largest provider of wild blueberries, North America's largest producers of premium, frozen carrots, and one of Canada's premier manufacturers of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of working here:

• Competitive wages
• Annual profit share
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Matching pension plan
• Employee housing loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off
• Employee discount program offering great discounts at various businesses and industries across Atlantic Canada
• Employee pricing on products we produce

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform moderate repairs in a highly automated factory
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance inspections and repairs
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for timely repairs when necessary
• Work safely and independently
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Electro mechanics: Repair automated mechanical systems
• Test, operate, and maintain robotic and automated packaging equipment 
• Troubleshoot computer-controlled production equipment

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum grade 12 diploma
• Red Seal Journeyman Industrial Mechanic / Millwright would be considered an asset
• Stainless steel welding and fabrication experience would be considered an asset
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be considered an asset
• Strong technical understanding of automated production processes operating through a PLC.
• Ability to keep mechanical equipment operating safely and effectively
• Knowledgeable in using meters to diagnose electrical circuits
• Able to work shift work

We require all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including:

• Correctly diverting waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
• React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair

For all interested applicants, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications.