Job Description
Strescon Limited is currently seeking a motivated Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team at our precast concrete facility in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled trades professional who enjoys hands‑on work in a dynamic industrial workplace.

What You’ll Do
As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in keeping our plant operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. Your responsibilities will include:

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and systems

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems

Work collaboratively with third party maintenance contractors

Complete equipment inspections and follow preventative maintenance schedules

Maintain accurate documentation of all work performed

Support plant upgrades, improvements, and special projects

Perform additional duties as required to support daily operations

Maintain and repair mixers, batch plant equipment, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and motors

Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and required infrastructure

Help manage spare‑parts inventory and keep the maintenance shop/tools organized

Perform minor facility repairs (e.g., structural, plumbing, basic electrical) as needed

What You Bring
Technical Skills & Experience

1–5 years' experience in a heavy industrial environment

Experience working on overhead cranes is an asset

Strong electrical background with PLC troubleshooting experience

Ability to read parts diagrams, equipment manuals and schematics

Provincial certification as an industrial or construction electrician would be considered an asset

Journeyman Industrial Mechanic/Millwright or equivalent work experience is preferred





Hands on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics

Welding tickets / experience welding would also be considered an asset

Professional & Physical Requirements

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Comfortable performing physically demanding work (heavy lifting, working at heights, dusty environments, etc.)

Flexibility to work shift schedules and overtime as required

Reliable transportation to and from work

What We Offer

Competitive starting wage: $24.70-$27.76 per hour

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Life insurance coverage

RRSP and Tax-Free Savings Account options

Educational bursaries for dependents

Health and wellness programs

Company events, employee celebrations, and sports team sponsorships

At Strescon, we value our people and invest in their success. You'll be part of a collaborative team, working with modern equipment on meaningful projects that shape communities across the region.

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast, pre‑stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. Its primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces and the New England region of the United States. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow‑core planking, piling and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq. ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our engineered precast facilities for custom components, Strescon also operates a 32,000 sq. ft. facility in Saint John which manufactures standard concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes and catch basins.

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📌 Plant Maintenance Technician (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Strescon
📍 Nova Scotia