Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Estimated Start Date: Immediate Need

Schedule: Shift Work / Continental Rotation 12-hour shifts.

Oxford Frozen Foods, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family-owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Frozen Foods is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, one of North America's largest producers of premium frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturers of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

• All tools, equipment and PPE provided.
• Competitive Wages + Overtime Pay.
• Paid training & Red Seal exam support.
• Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan.
• Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000.
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off.
• Employee Discount Program offering discounts at various businesses and industries.
• Employee pricing on products we produce.

Position Scope:

As an Industrial Mechanic, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Operating within a highly automated factory, you will play a vital role in minimizing operational downtime, executing preventative and predictive maintenance schedules, and driving a safe, efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work safely and independently while maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Diagnose failures and perform moderate to complex mechanical repairs across a highly automated facility.
• Conduct routine Preventative & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) inspections and repairs to ensure maximum equipment uptime.
• Work closely 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.
• Exposure to external climate conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods is required.

Qualification & Experience

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

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated 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.

Oxford Frozen Foods is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.