Farm Maintenance Mechanic

Located in Lakeville, NS

Wink Apples, a proud member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a rapidly growing commercial apple orchard located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

As part of a diverse family-owned business network in Atlantic Canada and the United States, we combine generational agricultural roots with global operational scale. Wink Apples is driving the future of apple production in the region. We operate modern, high-density orchard systems backed by specialized field equipment, cutting-edge harvest technology, and advanced packing infrastructure.

Benefits of being a Wink Apples Employee:

• All tools, equipment and PPE provided.
• Paid training & Red Seal exam support.
• Comprehensive benefit package including a matching contribution pension plan.
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off.
• Employee Discount Program offering discounts at various businesses and industries.

Position Scope:

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Agricultural Equipment Technician to manage the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of our modern farm fleet, field equipment, and packing facilities.

• Harvest Season (March – November): Focus on fast-paced field diagnostics, pre-season preparation, and rapid turnaround repairs to ensure maximum uptime across our tractors, sprayers, and harvesting machinery during critical operational windows.
• Off Season (December – February): Transition to comprehensive shop overhauls, preventative winterization, implement fabrication, and maintenance across our automated packing line and facility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive servicing, oil and filter changes, fluid checks, and general upkeep on tractors, sprayers, flail/rotary mowers, spading machines, row mulchers, and harvest equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults across a wide range of agricultural machinery, power units, and automated systems.
• Lead pre-season prep and field repairs for motorized picking platforms, orchard tractors, sprayers, and bin-handling equipment to prevent downtime during critical spraying and harvest windows.
• Assist with routine inspections, belt/bearing replacements, and preventive maintenance on automated packing lines and cold storage facility equipment during off-peak periods.
• Execute basic metal fabrication, structural repairs, and implement modifications to meet specialized orchard needs.
• Maintain detailed equipment service logs, monitor spare parts inventory, and coordinate parts orders with management to maintain essential stock levels.
• Safely operate tractors and orchard machinery when required to support operations and bridge coverage gaps.
• Ensure all machinery, safety guards, and shop operations strictly comply with company and occupational health and safety regulations.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• On-site in an agricultural environment.
• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in agricultural, heavy equipment, or industrial mechanical repair.
• Proficiency in reading technical schematics and using digital multimeters to safely diagnose basic electrical circuits.
• Valid driver’s license

Strong Assets:

• Red Seal Journeyman Certification in Agricultural Equipment, Heavy Duty Equipment, or a related mechanical trade (or registered apprentice working toward certification).
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.

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

Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.