Engine Fitters/ Millwrights

Matrix HR is hiring Engine Fitting Millwrights (Journeyperson or Apprentice) for a long-term marine project in Halifax, Nova Scotia with one of Canada’s most established shipbuilding leaders. If you’re a Millwright looking for steady, well-paid work on a high-profile marine project, this is a great opportunity!

This is a rare opportunity to secure a **Monday to Friday** schedule with competitive pay and a solid work/life balance in a safety-first, unionized environment.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Read and interpret complex blueprints for marine construction and repair.
• Execute mechanical maintenance, new fabrication, and equipment installation.
• Navigate various work environments, including heights (ladders, scaffolding) and confined spaces.
• Maintain safety standards while lifting or setting up parts/equipment up to 50 lbs.

**Required Qualifications & Tickets**

• **Certification:** Journeyperson Millwright Ticket or registered Apprenticeship.
• **Safety Tickets:** Current Fall Protection, Confined Space, WHMIS
• **Security:** Must be able to pass a **Government Security Clearance** (Criminal Background and Credit Check).
• **Equipment:** Possession of full PPE and a Fit-Tested Respirator Mask.
• **Logistics:** Must be able to commute to the Halifax site daily.

**Physical Requirements**

• Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and climb for 8-hour shifts.
• Willingness to support overtime/extended hours as project needs dictate.
• Work is performed in a mix of indoor (controlled) and outdoor environments.

**The Rewards**

• **Pay Rate:** $47.00 per hour (Paid Weekly!)
• **Apprentice pay rate**\- based on experience
• **Schedule:** Monday – Friday (8-hour shifts)
• **Benefits:** Comprehensive Extended Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• **Future Planning:** RRSP Matching program.
• **Work Environment:** Steady work in a clean, regulated facility with access to a tool crib.
• **Referral Bonus:** Earn **$200** for every successful hire you refer! (Paid after their first week on payroll).