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Chester, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Manpower is hiring a Mechanical Technician for a heavy equipment manufacturer and maintenance client in Chester, NS. The role assembles custom heavy equipment, including winching systems, and runs weekday day shifts. Pay is based on experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble custom heavy equipment from engineering drawings
  • Wire DC systems (12 to 24V)
  • Work on closed and open loop hydraulic systems
  • Use cranes and lift trucks to transfer and manufacture equipment
  • Test finished equipment statically and dynamically

Requirements summary:

  • Experience assembling hydraulic and mechanical systems is essential
  • Mechanic licence or equivalent experience
  • DC electrical knowledge and diagnostics an asset
  • Hands-on troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of heavy equipment
  • Works with minimal supervision

Tools & skills

craneslift trucks
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-31
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-31

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Job details

DepartmentManufacturing & production
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish

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Full company description

Manpower is the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions. We provide the agility businesses need with a continuum of staffing solutions. By leveraging our trusted brands, we have built a deeper talent pool to provide our clients access to the people they need, faster. We effectively assess and develop skills, keeping our associates ahead of the curve, so they can get the jobs done each time, every time.

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  • 100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee, WI 53212, US
  • 6166 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, US
  • 7094 Miratech Dr, San Diego, CA 92121, US
  • 1349 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224, US
  • 1891 Santa Barbara Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601, US
  • 6615 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119, US
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  • Manpower
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  • Interim Recruitment
  • Permanent Recruitment
  • Workforce Management
  • Contingent Recruitment
  • Workforce Trends
  • Hiring
  • Employment
  • Staffing
  • Recruiting
  • and Career Guidance
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Manpower is the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions. We provide the agility businesses need with a continuum of staffing solutions. By leveraging our trusted brands, we have built a deeper talent pool to provide our clients access to the people they need, faster. We effectively assess and develop skills, keeping our associates ahead of the curve, so they can get the jobs done…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMilwaukee, WI
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
SpecialtiesInterim RecruitmentPermanent RecruitmentWorkforce ManagementContingent RecruitmentWorkforce TrendsHiringEmploymentStaffingRecruitingand Career Guidance
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Job description

Our client, a leader in heavy equipment manufacturing and maintenance, is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their team. As a Mechanical Technician, you will be part of the maintenance and assembly department supporting the engineering and production teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to work, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Location: Chester, NS

Pay Range: Based on Experience

Shift: Monday to Friday day time hours

What's the Job?

  • Read job specifications, interpret and work from engineering drawings to assemble custom heavy equipment including winching systems
  • Perform DC wiring systems (12 – 24V)
  • Work with all variations and sizes of hydraulic systems (closed and open loop), including systems from 2GPM to 200+ GPM
  • Utilize large cranes, lift trucks, etc. to transfer and manufacture equipment
  • Participate in static and dynamic testing of finished equipment

What's Needed?

  • Previous experience in assembling hydraulic and mechanical systems is essential
  • Knowledgeable in DC based electrical systems and ability to do overall diagnostics on equipment would be an asset
  • Licensed Mechanic License and/or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of heavy equipment
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment
  • Engage in meaningful work with advanced heavy equipment systems
  • Develop your skills in hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Contribute to the successful assembly and testing of high-quality equipment
  • Be part of a company committed to safety, innovation, and professional growth

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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