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Plant Maintenance Technician

Bedford, NS
$25 - $28/hour
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage
Life insurance
RRSP and Tax-Free Savings Account options

About the role

Established in 1963,Strescon Limitedhas grown to become the largest precast, pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

Strescon Limited is seeking a motivatedPlant Maintenance Technicianto join our team at our precast concrete facility in Bedford. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, solving problems, and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our maintenance team, you will:

  • Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and systems
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems
  • Work collaboratively with third party maintenance contractors
  • Complete equipment inspections and follow preventative maintenance schedules
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed
  • Support plant upgrades, improvements, and special projects
  • Perform additional duties as required to support daily operations
  • Maintain and repair mixers, batch plant equipment, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and motors
  • Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and required infrastructure
  • Help manage spare‑parts inventory and keep the maintenance shop/tools organized
  • Perform minor facility repairs (e.g., structural, plumbing, basic electrical) as needed

What You Bring

Technical Experience

  • 3–7 years in a heavy industrial environment
  • Experience maintaining overhead cranes (asset)
  • Journeyman Industrial Mechanic/Millwright certification or equivalent experience (asset)
  • Welding tickets (asset)
  • Hands‑on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Experience with conveyor systems maintenance
  • Ability to read parts diagrams, equipment manuals, and schematics
  • Ability to lift 50–60 lbs and work in an industrial environment (heat, dust, noise)
  • Experience with batch plant equipment/mixers is an asset

Business Skills

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
  • Clear communication skills—both written and verbal
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work
  • Comfortable working at heights
  • Reliable transportation to and from work

Cultural Fit

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse team
  • Flexible availability, including occasional short‑notice overtime

What We Offer

  • Competitive starting wage: $24.70-$27.76 per hour
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP and Tax-Free Savings Account options
  • Educational bursaries for dependents
  • Health & wellness programs Company events, celebrations, and employee sports team sponsorships

As part of the OSCO Construction Group, you’ll be joining a company that invests in its people, supports learning, and celebrates success.

About OSCO Construction Group

Construction
1001-5000

Atlantic Immigration Program - Designated Employer Newcomer Employment Champion - 2024 Employer of Choice Award Recipient

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over one thousand employees.

The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, be global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products & services.

STEEL:

  • Ocean Steel & Construction
  • Ocean Steel Corporation

REBAR:

  • Ocean Steel Rebar Limited
  • AllStar Rebar Nova Scotia

PRECAST CONCRETE:

  • Strescon Limited
  • PreCon Precast Limited

CONSTRUCTION:

  • FCC Construction
  • Marque Construction
  • Kennebec Construction

READY-MIX CONCRETE:

  • OSCO Concrete

AGGREGATES:

  • OSCO Aggregates

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