Red Seal Industrial Mechanic
- Amherst, NS
- On-site
- Posted Sep 15, 2026
- 1 position
$38–$41 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and modifying plant machinery while performing preventative maintenance. They also document repairs, operate equipment, and ensure safety protocols like lockout procedures are followed.
Job details
Red Seal Industrial Mechanic Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 17 years running. Our Values say it best: * We enhance our lives by helping others succeed * We care about our clients, each other, and our communities * We are responsible for the outcome of our actions * We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician assists with maintaining, servicing, and modifying all machinery in the plant. JOB TASKS: * Assists with fabricating and repairing equipment in the plant * Operates power tools * Operates forklifts * Documents changes and repairs made to machinery and circuits; updates manuals * Communicates daily maintenance concerns to the supervisor (transfer of information from shift to shift) * Performs Preventative Maintenance duties. * Recommends changes for improved processes * Maintains assigned tools and instruments in good working order * Maintains a clean and tidy work area; participates in weekly scheduled shop cleanup * Follows and promotes Lockout procedures * Performs on-call duties as assigned COMPETENCIES: * Must have superior mechanical aptitude * Must have strong organizational and time-management skills * Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing * Must have proven ability to interact well with others * Must have demonstrated ability to read blueprints * Must have ability and willingness to work scheduled shifts * Must have ability to lift items of 40 lbs and perform duties involving repetitive stretching motions, stair/ladder climbing, and standing REQUIRMENTS: * High School diploma, or equivalent * Red Seal Industrial Mechanical certification * OR Currently Enrolled in the Red Seal Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Program What's in it for YOU? * Competitive wages * Comprehensive health and dental benefits * Defined contribution pension plan * Profit Sharing program * Training and development support * On site gym and cafeteria * Being part of an awesome team If this sounds like you, please visit the careers section on our website and apply today at https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/ [https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/]
What you’ll do
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and modifying plant machinery while performing preventative maintenance. They also document repairs, operate equipment, and ensure safety protocols like lockout procedures are followed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Red Seal Industrial Mechanical certification or be currently enrolled in the apprenticeship program. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform physical tasks.
Benefits
• Competitive wages • Comprehensive health and dental benefits • Defined contribution pension plan • Profit sharing program • Training and development support • On site gym • On site cafeteria
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Forklift operation · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Preventative maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Fabrication
- Repairing equipment
- Power tools operation
- Forklift operation
- Lockout procedures
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Documentation
- Equipment Repair
- Power Tool Operation
- Lifting Ability
- Training And Development
- Packaging And Labeling
- Leadership
- Machinery
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Time Management
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Industrial Mechanic
- Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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