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).
