Plant Maintenance Technician

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Strescon Limited in Bedford, NS is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to join their busy precast facility on a full-time onsite basis. You’ll perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, troubleshoot PLC and hydraulic pneumatic systems, work with third-party contractors, conduct inspections and preventative maintenance, document work, support plant upgrades, and assist with installation and spare-parts management for mixers, batch plants, conveyors and related equipment. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in heavy industry, a strong electrical background with PLC troubleshooting, the ability to read diagrams, and relevant trades certification (journeyman millwright or industrial electrician preferred; welding tickets a bonus). Prepare for physical work, shift overtime, and a collaborative, safety-focused environment, and tailor your resume to show how your skills meet the needs of Atlantic Canada’s largest precast operation.

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.