Millwright

Job summary

Install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, align, commission, and relocate industrial machinery and conveyor systems. Support shutdowns, turnarounds, rigging, and equipment moves while working safely at customer sites and completing field documentation.

Job details

Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Horizon Industrial Services Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Full-Time, Permanent Starting at $45.00/hour About Horizon Horizon Industrial Services Ltd. is a Canadian industrial services company specializing in mission-critical machinery and material handling. Our Millwrights work across a variety of industrial environments supporting machinery installation and relocation, maintenance, shutdowns, troubleshooting, rigging, commissioning, and conveyor and material-handling systems. We're looking for experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work, solve problems, take ownership, and want to be part of a growing team. The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) to join our Alberta team. This is a field-based role offering exposure to a wide variety of equipment, customers, industries, and projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and as part of a crew, troubleshooting unfamiliar problems, and representing Horizon professionally at customer facilities. Preference will be given to candidates with additional trade certifications, particularly Millwright/Electrician or Millwright/Welder dual-ticket qualifications. Compensation above the starting wage is available for candidates with exceptional experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Install and maintain conveyor and material-handling systems. Perform machinery installation, alignment, commissioning, and relocation. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance. Support shutdown and turnaround work. Perform rigging and equipment moves. Diagnose mechanical problems and develop practical repair solutions. Work safely and professionally at customer facilities. Complete required field documentation, timekeeping, and reporting. Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and other trades. Travel to customer facilities and project locations as required. Required Qualifications Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate. Valid driver's licence and acceptable driver's abstract. CSTS certification. WHMIS certification. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and specifications. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong commitment to safety, quality, and professional workmanship. Willingness to travel and work overtime, weekends, shutdowns, or non-standard hours when project requirements dictate. Preferred Qualifications & Experience Red Seal endorsement. Conveyor and material-handling equipment experience. Industrial field-service experience. Machinery installation and relocation experience. Rigging and heavy equipment moving experience. Alignment and commissioning experience. Shutdown and turnaround experience. Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge. Fall Protection certification. Elevated Work Platform certification. Standard First Aid certification. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with: Millwright/Electrician dual trade certification. Millwright/Welder dual trade certification. Advanced electrical troubleshooting experience. Other relevant industrial trade certifications. Compensation & Benefits Starting wage of $45.00/hour. Higher wages available based on experience, qualifications, and additional trade certifications. Overtime paid in accordance with Alberta Employment Standards. Health and dental benefits. Daily Living Allowance (LOA) for eligible out-of-town work. Travel pay for eligible travel time. Full-time, permanent employment. Regular opportunities for additional hours. Training and development opportunities. Work Schedule Work schedules vary based on customer and project requirements. The position includes weekday work with regular weekend overtime opportunities. Work may also include early-morning maintenance windows, shutdowns, extended shifts, and periodic out-of-town travel. Candidates should be comfortable with the flexibility that comes with industrial field-service and project work. Who Fits at Horizon? Technical ability matters, but how you work matters too. Our Core Values define the standard we expect from our team: Own It — Take responsibility for results, problems, and follow-through. Say it Straight — Communicate clearly, honestly, and directly. Get it Done — Be reliable, work hard, and finish the job. Bring Solutions — Don't just identify problems. Help solve them. Stay Coachable — Be open to feedback, learning, and improvement. Take Pride — Care about quality, details, and how you represent yourself and Horizon. We're looking for people who already work this way. Why Horizon? At Horizon, we're building more than an industrial services company—we're building a team of exceptional tradespeople. You'll work on a wide variety of mission-critical machinery and material-handling systems, solve challenging problems, and be trusted to make an impact from day one. For someone who enjoys variety, field work, troubleshooting, and being trusted to get the job done, Horizon offers an opportunity to build a long-term career as the company continues to grow. Build great teams. Solve hard problems. Please apply with your resume outlining your experience, certifications, and relevant industrial project work.

What you’ll do

Install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, align, commission, and relocate industrial machinery and conveyor systems. Support shutdowns, turnarounds, rigging, and equipment moves while working safely at customer sites and completing field documentation.

Requirements

A Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate, valid driver's licence, CSTS, and WHMIS certification are required, along with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings. Candidates must be able to work independently and with a crew, travel, and work overtime or non-standard hours; Red Seal endorsement and additional trade or safety certifications are preferred.

Benefits

• Health And Dental Benefits • Daily Living Allowance For Eligible Out-Of-Town Work • Travel Pay For Eligible Travel Time • Training And Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Industrial Machinery Installation And Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Conveyor And Material-Handling Systems
• Machinery Alignment And Commissioning
• Preventive And Corrective Maintenance
• Shutdown And Turnaround Work
• Rigging And Equipment Moving
• Mechanical Drawing Interpretation
• Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
• Field Documentation And Reporting
• Customer Communication
• Safety Compliance
• Industrial Field Service

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Engineering
• Security & Safety