Industrial Mechanic

Company Description

Oxford Frozen Foods, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family‑owned international business with over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations across Atlantic Canada and the United States. The company is the world’s largest provider of wild blueberries, one of North America’s largest producers of premium frozen carrots, and a premier Canadian manufacturer of onion rings and battered appetizers. Oxford Frozen Foods is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence.

Position Scope

As an Industrial Mechanic, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Working in a highly automated factory, you will minimize operational downtime, execute preventative and predictive maintenance schedules, and help maintain a safe, efficient working environment. Estimated start date: immediate need.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely and independently while maintaining a clean, organized, hazard‑free work environment.
• Diagnose failures and perform moderate to complex mechanical repairs across a highly automated facility.
• Conduct routine preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) inspections and repairs to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to coordinate timely repairs and minimize production delays.
• Ensure all mechanical machinery operates continuously, safely, and at peak productivity.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• On‑site in a manufacturing environment with exposure to plant operations and external climate conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Lifting up to 50 lb and standing for extended periods.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Red Seal Journeyman Industrial Mechanic / Millwright status is a strong asset (applicants with credentials or experience in related trades are welcomed).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or processing environment is a strong asset.
• Hands‑on experience with stainless‑steel welding and fabrication is preferred.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Capability to repair and maintain automated mechanical and computer‑controlled systems.
• Experience testing, operating, and maintaining robotic equipment and automated packaging lines.
• Solid technical understanding of automated production processes controlled via PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Knowledgeable and proficient in using meters to safely diagnose electrical circuits.

Benefits

• All tools, equipment and PPE provided.
• Competitive wages plus overtime pay.
• Paid training and Red Seal exam support.
• Comprehensive benefit package including a matching‑contribution pension plan.
• Employee housing loan program offering a forgivable loan up to $40,000.
• Vacation purchase plan for additional time off.
• Employee discount program and pricing on company products.

Schedule

Shift work – continental rotation of 12‑hour shifts.