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Mechanical Technician - Machinist

@ Innovasea

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Bedford, Nova Scotia

On-siteFull-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Innovasea is hiring a Mechanical Technician with machinist background for its Production Engineering Team in Bedford, NS. The role designs and fabricates jigs, fixtures and automation equipment and runs CNC and manual machining for electronic manufacturing. Full-time, with paid time off, pension and employer-paid medical, dental and vision benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, fabricate and assemble fixtures, jigs and custom assemblies
  • Program, operate and maintain CNC milling equipment
  • Perform manual lathe and milling operations
  • Create and maintain CAD drawings to company standards
  • Maintain the onsite machine shop

Requirements summary:

  • Machinist certification or mechanical engineering technician training
  • 3-5 years of CNC programming experience
  • 3-5 years of CNC operating experience
  • 3-5 years of manual machinery experience
  • 3D CAD and mechanical design skills

Tools & skills

CNC milling machineManual latheManual millHaas CNCMastercamSolidWorks

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offParental leave
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2026-05-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEngineering
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsMachinist certification
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Fields of studyMachining, Mechanical engineering technology
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Wellness

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Innovasea

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Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Full company description

Fueled by a commitment to a more sustainable future, Innovasea is at the forefront of pioneering solutions that transform our industry, protect the oceans, and feed our world. With more than 250 employees worldwide, we deliver fully integrated aquaculture and fish tracking offerings. Enhanced by our expert consulting services and innovative, integrated platforms, we empower users to get the most out of their equipment. All of it supports our vision for healthier oceans, plentiful fish, and truly regenerative aquaculture.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 266 Summer St, 2nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, US
  • 425 Ericksen Ave NE, Suite 101, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110, US
  • 20 Angus Morton Dr, Bedford, Nova Scotia B4B, CA
  • 17445 Opportunity Ave, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817, US
  • Damsgårdsveien 131, Bergen, Hordaland 5058, NO
  • Santa Rosa #560, Office 22, Puerto Varas, 5550000, CL
  • 47 Dervenakion, Corinth, 20100, GR
Business categories
  • Aquaculture
  • Information Technology
  • Sustainability
  • Information Services
Other recorded names
  • Innovasea
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Reported total investment
22,186,718

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Fueled by a commitment to a more sustainable future, Innovasea is at the forefront of pioneering solutions that transform our industry, protect the oceans, and feed our world. With more than 250 employees worldwide, we deliver fully integrated aquaculture and fish tracking offerings. Enhanced by our expert consulting services and innovative, integrated platforms, we empower users to get the most out of their…

FieldValue
IndustryFisheries
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2015
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Job description

Mechanical Technician - Machinist | Bedford, NS

Innovasea | Aquatic Solutions Built for Life

Ready to join a passionate team committed to a more sustainable future? Innovasea (pronounced In-no-va-see) is at the forefront of revolutionizing aquaculture solutions and advancing the science of fish tracking. We provide complete end-to-end solutions to improve sustainable fish farming and better understand and preserve our marine and freshwater habitats.

When you work at Innovasea, you join a group of over 275 employees committed to our values of authenticity, collaboration, commitment, innovation and stewardship. As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of an organization relentlessly committed to building a better tomorrow.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Mechanical Technician with a Machinist background to join our Production Engineering Team. This team develops innovative solutions to enable our Production Department to grow in an exciting and competitive, worldwide market.

What you'll be doing

  • Contribute to a Production Engineering team in a fast paced, competitive, growing electronic manufacturing environment.
  • Provide mechanical design and fabrication expertise when participating in Continuous Improvement, New Product Introduction, and automation projects.
  • Work closely with Production Teams to identify, design, and fabricate mechanical jigs & fixtures, to facilitate the manufacturing of our various products.
  • Design, fabricate and assemble fixtures, jigs, and custom assemblies.
  • Create and maintain new and existing CAD drawing packages to company and industry standards.
  • Program, operate, and maintain CNC Milling equipment.
  • Perform Manual Lathe and Milling Operations.
  • Maintain onsite Machine Shop and related equipment.
  • Following company information security policies is a required part of this role

What We’re Looking For

  • Machining skills using traditional and CNC equipment.
  • Ability to program CNC equipment
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities and constraints.
  • 3D CAD skills
  • Mechanical design skills using CAD Software for designing Production fixtures, jigs, and automation equipment for use in an Electronic Manufacturing Production environment.

Required Education and Experience

  • Technical certification as a Machinist, Post-Secondary training as a Mechanical Engineering Technician, or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years of CNC Programming experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience operating CNC equipment.
  • 3-5 years of experience operating manual machinery.

Preferred Technical Skills

  • Experience with Mastercam CAD/CAM Software
  • Experience with Haas CNC Equipment
  • Experience with SolidWorks CAD Software

Benefits

Our full-time employees enjoy a range of benefits that support work-life balance, health, and long-term success. This includes:

· Paid time off and holidays

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid parental leave

· Pension

· Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Innovasea is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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