Industrial Mechanic

at Apple Valley Foods Inc
Published November 17, 2025
Location 30 Chipman Drive, Kentville, NS, Canada
Category Engineering  
Job Type Full Time  
Working Hours 40 to 48 hours per week
Base Salary $ 35.00
Salary Units Hour

Description

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment
At heights
Noisy
Odours
Confined spaces
Dusty
Work setting
Machinery installation
Maintenance
Service
Repair
Overhaul
Machine set-up
Food and/or beverage processing

Responsibilities

Tasks
Assemble mechanical equipment
Assemble stationary industrial machinery
Coach and instruct apprentices
Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
Repair or replace defective machinery parts
Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
Installing machinery and equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Trade Certification
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Welding techniques
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Equipment and machinery experience
Automated and robotic system
Conveyor
Electrical and electronic controls
Fans and blowers
High speed packaging equipment
Hydraulic system
Lathes and other machining tools
Pneumatic system
Power tools
Pumps and compressors
Tool grinders
Welding equipment
Hand tools
Area of specialization
Start-up and testing
Renovating and restoring
Troubleshooting
Bearing, seals and packing
Stainless steel welding
Programmable logic controller (PLC)
Additional information
Security and safety
Bondable
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Standing for extended periods
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Team player

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