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Millwright

  • Nisku, AB, Canada

$40 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay
$40 CAD / hour
Job type
Contract
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Posting language
English
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Original job description

Done chasing erratic field gigs out on the highway? Plant your boots in a steady, long-term shop career with a premier heavy-equipment leader in Nisku/Leduc. We need a certified Journeyperson Millwright for a temp-to-perm opening inside an immaculate, temperature-regulated shop. If you love rebuilding pumps, gearboxes, and high-pressure fluid systems, sharpen your trade skills alongside a dedicated, tight-knit crew.

Position Overview

Location: Nisku / Leduc, AB

Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)

Hourly Rate: $40.00/hr + ample overtime hours available

Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, straight days (Keep all your weeknights and weekends completely free!)

Work Environment: Modern repair hub focused on precision assembly, full teardowns, and performance testing of heavy rotating equipment and custom industrial drive systems.

Advantages
Clear Road to Permanent Hire: Transparent, performance-based review guaranteeing a seamless move to core staff post-probation.

Genuine Work-Life Balance: Predictable Monday-to-Friday day schedules so you never miss another family supper or weekend cookout.

Strong Earning Potential: Competitive $40/hr starting wage paired with steady overtime shifts to significantly grow your annual pay.

Dependable Weekly Pay: Complete financial confidence with punctual weekly direct deposits processed directly through Randstad.

Clean Indoor Shop: Trade freezing mud and harsh weather for a bright, organized shop built around strict safety protocols.

Responsibilities
Precision Mechanical Rebuilds: Disassemble, measure, overhaul, and test heavy rotating equipment, high-volume pumps, and industrial gearboxes.

Fluid Power Troubleshooting: Diagnose, repair, and calibrate intricate hydraulic networks and pneumatic setups to OEM pressure specs.

Laser Shaft Alignments: Execute ultra-accurate shaft and coupling alignments utilizing modern laser tools to beat factory tolerances.

Blueprint Interpretation: Read detailed mechanical blueprints, assembly schematics, and technical service manuals with total accuracy.

Dyno & Pressure Testing: Perform rigorous load, spin, and pressure tests on newly rebuilt machinery prior to customer delivery.

Cross-Trade Teamwork: Partner closely with heavy-equipment techs, fabricators, and machinists on complex multi-discipline assemblies.

Qualifications
Trade Credentials: Valid Alberta Journeyperson Millwright certificate or an accredited Interprovincial Red Seal ticket.

Repair Shop Background: Demonstrated experience disassembling and overhauling large gearboxes and heavy rotating gear in a shop setting.

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Skill: Solid hands-on history troubleshooting, resealing, and rebuilding hydraulic pumps, manifolds, and hoses.

Strong Diagnostic Instincts: Sharp troubleshooting mindset to identify mechanical failures fast and execute lasting corrective repairs.

Effective Communication: Clear spoken and written English to document service reports accurately and uphold rigorous shop safety rules.

Prompt Start Date: Immediate consideration given to ticketed millwrights ready to step onto the shop floor right away.

Summary
Ready to trade freezing camp rotations for a reliable, lucrative indoor shop gig? Elevate your trade career right now.

Apply Online: Click the 'Apply' button below to send your resume directly to our dedicated trades recruiting team.

Priority Email Submission: Email your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca using the subject line "Journeyperson Millwright - Nisku" to fast-track your profile straight to the hiring managers today.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Responsibilities

The Millwright at Randstad Canada will disassemble, overhaul and test heavy rotating equipment, pumps and gearboxes, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The role also includes laser shaft alignment, reading blueprints and manuals, and working with other trades on shop assemblies.

Requirements

Candidates need a valid Alberta Journeyperson Millwright certificate or Red Seal ticket, plus hands-on shop experience overhauling large gearboxes and hydraulic components. Strong troubleshooting skills and clear English communication for service reports are also required.

Skills

  • Millwright work
  • Rebuilding pumps
  • Gearbox overhaul
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Laser shaft alignment
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Pressure testing
  • Load and spin testing
  • Calibration to OEM specifications
  • Service reporting
  • Machine disassembly and assembly
  • Precision measurement
  • Industrial safety protocols

Benefits

  • Weekly direct deposit pay
  • Overtime opportunities

Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Millwright
  • Journeyperson Millwright
  • Red Seal
  • Alberta
  • Nisku
  • Leduc
  • heavy equipment
  • pumps
  • gearboxes
  • hydraulics
  • pneumatics
  • laser shaft alignment
  • industrial maintenance
  • machinery repair
  • blueprint reading
  • temp-to-perm
  • shop mechanic
  • rotating equipment

Seniority

Mid level

Licences and certifications

  • Alberta Journeyperson Millwright certificate
  • Red Seal

Tools

  • laser alignment tools
  • hydraulic test equipment
  • pressure test equipment

Languages

  • English

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