Job Description
Strescon Limited is currently seeking a motivated
Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team at our precast concrete facility in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled trades professional who enjoys hands-on work in a dynamic industrial environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in keeping our plant operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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 Skills & Experience
- 1–5 years' experience in a heavy industrial environment
- Experience working on overhead cranes is an asset
- Strong electrical background with PLC troubleshooting experience
- Ability to read parts diagrams, equipment manuals and schematics
- Provincial certification as an industrial or construction electrician would be considered an asset
- Journeyman Industrial Mechanic/Millwright or equivalent work experience is preferred
- Hands on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
- Welding tickets / experience welding would also be considered an asset
Professional & Physical Requirements
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Comfortable performing physically demanding work (heavy lifting, working at heights, dusty environments, etc.)
- Flexibility to work shift schedules and overtime as required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
What We Offer
- Competitive starting wage: $24.70-$27.76 per hour
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- RRSP and Tax-Free Savings Account options
- Educational bursaries for dependents
- Health and wellness programs
- Company events, employee celebrations, and sports team sponsorships
At Strescon, we value our people and invest in their success. You'll be part of a collaborative team, working with modern equipment on meaningful projects that shape communities across the region.
Established in 1963,
Strescon Limited has 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.
