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’ contemporary 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.