Posted 5 days ago
Industrial Machinist
@ EPC Industries Limited
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Overview
EPC Industries Limited is hiring an Industrial Machinist to maintain, service, and modify all machinery in its plant. The role involves operating machines such as milling machines, lathes and drill presses, executing daily work orders and documenting completed work. Rotating shift work is required, and benefits include health and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension and profit sharing.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain milling machines, lathes and drill presses
- Perform machinery repairs as required
- Plan and document daily work orders in the work order system
- Review drawings and blueprints for accuracy during fabrication
- Inspect assigned equipment daily and weekly
Requirements summary:
- Industrial Machinist Red Seal or equivalent with proven abilities
- High school diploma
- Rotating shift work
- Above-average mechanical skills
- Ability to read blueprints
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Industrial Machinist Red Seal, Forklift License |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training |
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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
- Social Media
- Digital Marketing
- Packaging Services
- Analytics
- 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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 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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Industrial Machinist
Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 16 years running.
Our Values say it best:
- We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
- We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
- We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
- We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us
JOB SUMMARY:
The Industrial Machinist maintains, services, and modifies all machinery in the plant
JOB TASKS:
- Operate and maintain machines such as conventional milling machines, lathe, drill press etc.
- Communicates planned activities and commitments daily at department board meetings
- Reviews daily Work Order assignments: plans, organizes, executes, and documents scheduled work
- Documents in the Work Order system all activities completed for equipment and building assets
- Reviews drawings, blueprints and or samples to ensure accuracy during the fabrication process
- Maintains assigned tools and instruments in good working order
- Reviews the condition of assigned equipment on a daily and weekly basis
- Performs Standby duties as scheduled
- Perform repairs to the machinery as required.
- Conducts shift exchange communications with incoming shift
COMPETENCIES:
- Above-average mechanical skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and effectively interpret and communicate equipment documentation
- Attention to detail and precision
- Ability and committed to working safety with all hand tools and floor tools, ability to anticipate hazards and react appropriately to mitigate risk
REQUIRMENTS:
- Complete testing per WI 6.2.1.2 – General Hiring Practice Guidelines
- Industrial Machinist Red Seal License or equivalent and proven abilities
- High School Diploma
- Rotating Shift work
PREFFERED:
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment
- Recognized provincial and or interprovincial ticket
- Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
- Knowledge of metal properties and other materials
- Machining and rigging experience
- Forklift License an asset
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Internet, email, and electronic, SAP work order system would be an asset but training will be available.
What's in it for YOU?
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Profit Sharing program
- Training and development support
- On site gym and cafeteria
- Being part of an awesome team
If this sounds like you, please visit the careers section on our website and apply today at
https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/
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