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Mechanical Technician - APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

@ EPC Industries Limited

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Amherst, Nova Scotia

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Overview

EPC Industries Limited is hiring a Mechanical Technician apprentice to assist with maintaining, servicing and modifying plant machinery. The role covers fabrication, repairs, preventive maintenance and on-call duties, and candidates must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in the Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.

Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate and repair plant equipment
  • Perform preventive maintenance
  • Document repairs and update manuals
  • Operate power tools and forklifts
  • Perform on-call duties as assigned

Requirements summary:

  • Enrolled in or willing to enroll in the Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Program
  • Superior mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Willing to work scheduled shifts

Tools & skills

power toolsforklift
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · adp

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

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 40 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish

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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.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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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
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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…

FieldValue
IndustryPrinting Services
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersAmherst, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1956
SpecialtiesFlexographic printingExtruded filmStand up pouchesLaminated packagingBiodegradable packagingRecyclable packagingSustainable PackagingRecyclable PackagingPlant Based PackagingBiodegradable Packaging
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Job description

Maintenance Technician Mechanical - APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician - Mechanical assists with maintaining, servicing, and modifying all machinery in the plant.

JOB TASKS:

  • Assists with fabricating and repairing equipment in the plant
  • Operates power tools
  • Operates forklifts
  • Documents changes and repairs made to machinery and circuits; updates manuals
  • Communicates daily maintenance concerns to the supervisor (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 superior mechanical aptitude
  • Must have strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Must have proven ability to interact well with others
  • Must have demonstrated ability to read blueprints

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Complete testing per WI 6.2.1.2 – General Hiring Practice Guidelines

  • Enrolled in, or willing to enroll in the Industrial Mechanic Apprenticeship Program (Successful candidate will be eligible to enroll in the Emmerson Apprenticeship program)
  • Must have ability and willingness to work scheduled shifts
  • Must have ability to lift items of 40 lbs and perform duties involving repetitive stretching motions, stair/ladder climbing, and standing

Interested candidates for this position must submit an application through your personal ADP account and go to MyselfàTalentà 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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