Maintain advanced agricultural equipment at Wink Apples in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley, using mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
This Agricultural Equipment Technician maintains Wink Apples' up-to-date farm fleet, field equipment, packing facilities, and automated systems. The work spans tractors, sprayers, harvesting machinery, and packing lines. Seasonal priorities include field diagnostics and repairs from March through November, followed by shop overhauls and winter maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive servicing, fluid checks, and general machinery upkeep
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults
- Prepare and repair orchard machinery before critical operating windows
- Maintain automated packing lines and cold storage equipment
- Complete fabrication, structural repairs, and equipment modifications
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least two years' hands-on mechanical repair experience
- Experience with agricultural, heavy equipment, or industrial machinery
- Read technical schematics and use digital multimeters
- Valid driver's license
Apply mechanical diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and fabrication skills across Wink Apples' orchard, equipment, and packing operations.