Posted 18 days ago
Electrical Technician - APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY
@ EPC Industries Limited
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Overview
EPC Industries Limited is hiring an internal Electrical Technician apprentice at its Amherst plant to maintain, troubleshoot, service and modify electrical and electronics equipment while enrolled in the provincial Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program. The role includes on-call duties and scheduled shifts, and requires eligibility to register in the apprenticeship program.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with electrical and mechanical repairs at the Amherst plant
- Troubleshoot PLCs, HMI, drives and control systems
- Document machinery and circuit changes and update manuals
- Perform preventive maintenance and on-call duties
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to interpret schematics and equipment documentation
- Eligibility to register in the Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program
- Ability and willingness to work scheduled shifts
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 40 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
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EPC Industries Limited
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An industry leader in flexible packaging for nearly 70 years. Our Mission: Customer Success.
Full company description
Emmerson Packaging, a flexographic printer and industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for over sixty years. That’s how long Emmerson Packaging has been helping great companies build their brands into some of the most successful in the marketplace in North America. Packaging is the window into your brand’s promise, your company’s values and vision. Like you, we know that it deeply matters how it looks, how it works and how it feels. Whatever direction you want to take with your flexographic packaging project, you can depend on Emmerson Packaging to deliver on-time and on-budget, while honoring a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship. To submit a resume please e-mail [email protected] for our Amherst location, or [email protected] for our Belleville location.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,128
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 243
- Reported office locations
- 12 Tupper Blvd, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 4S7, CA
- 420 College St. E, Belleville, Ontario K8N 4Z6, CA
- Business categories
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- Packaging Services
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- Manufacturing
- Printing
- Other recorded names
- EPC Industries Limited
- Emmerson Packaging
- Specialties
- Flexographic printing
- Extruded film
- Stand up pouches
- Laminated packaging
- Biodegradable packaging
- Recyclable packaging
- Sustainable Packaging
- Recyclable Packaging
- Plant Based Packaging
- Biodegradable Packaging
- Sustainability
- and Circular Economy
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- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Emmerson Packaging, a flexographic printer and industry leader in flexible packaging solutions for over sixty years. That’s how long Emmerson Packaging has been helping great companies build their brands into some of the most successful in the marketplace in North America. Packaging is the window into your brand’s promise, your company’s values and vision. Like you, we know that it deeply matters how it looks, how…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Printing Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Amherst, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Flexographic printingExtruded filmStand up pouchesLaminated packagingBiodegradable packagingRecyclable packagingSustainable PackagingRecyclable PackagingPlant Based PackagingBiodegradable Packaging |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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INTERNAL APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
JOB SUMMARY:
The Electrical Technician assists with maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing, and modifying all electrical and electronics equipment while actively enrolled as an apprentice in the provincial Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
JOB TASKS:
- Actively participates as an apprentice in the provincial Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program
- Assists with electrical and mechanical repairs in the Amherst plant
- Assists with troubleshooting PLC’s, MMI, Drives (AC/DC), controllers, and computer-based control systems
- Interprets blueprints and schematics as required
- Operates power tools and forklifts
- Assists with modifying existing equipment as required
- Documents changes and repairs made to machinery and circuits; updates manuals
- Communicates daily maintenance concerns to supervisor for effective 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 strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
- Must have strong organizational and time-management skills
- Must have ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Must have demonstrated ability to interpret schematics and related equipment documentation
- Must have ability to lift items of 40 lbs and perform duties involving repetitive stretching motions, stair/ladder climbing, and standing
- motions, stair climbing, ladder climbing, and standing.
REQUIRMENTS:
- Complete testing per WI 6.2.1.2 – General Hiring Practice Guidelines.
- High School diploma, or equivalent.
- Must have ability and willingness to work scheduled shifts
- Must have eligibility and willingness to register in the Industrial Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Interested candidates for this position must submit an application through your personal ADP account and go to Myself>Talent>Career Centre. If you have any questions please contact Georgina Chase in HR Department, in person during office hours, via e-mail or by phone ex. 6985.
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