Job Description
Job Description
Millwright / Industrial Mechanic - Halifax, NS
If you’re a Red Seal Millwright or Machinist (with reactive maintenance experience) who wants strong pay, a great schedule, and solid benefits, this is the opportunity for you.
Wage : Base Salary :
Hourly Rate : $40.39–$41.74 (36 hours / week) - unionized
New union agreement with higher wages effective January 2026
Why This Job Stands Out
- Premium 12-Hour Rotating Schedule (Only 3 Days / Week!)
- Weekly rotation between days and nights
- Rotate between Mon / Tues / Wed and Thurs / Fri / Sat
- Saturday is premium time :
- 8 hours at 1.5x pay
- 4 hours at 2x pay
- Regular schedule includes two Sat rotations per month
- Night shift premium : +$1.15 / hr , with two night rotations per month
- Option for additional holiday and weekend overtime
- New union agreement = wage increases starting January 2026
- Excellent benefit package + retirement plan
The Work
You’ll join a skilled maintenance team keeping high-volume production equipment running safely and reliably. Work includes :
Corrective and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment in a production environmentTroubleshooting mechanical issuesWorking on gearboxes, pumps, and complex automated packaging systemsMaintaining fillers, labellers, depalletizers, packers, centrifuges, and other production machineryFollowing strict safety, sanitation, and quality proceduresWhat You Bring
Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or MachinistComfortable with rotating days / nights and optional overtimeStrong mechanical troubleshooting ability (3+ years preferred)Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is an assetWelding and / or machining experience helpfulReliable, self-driven, and safety-focusedSolid English communication skillsAble to work with computerized maintenance systemsBenefits That Matter
Comprehensive health, dental, mental-health, life & disability coverageRetirement plan with 3–6% employer matchRRSP & TFSA options with low feesEmployee assistance & wellbeing programsAnnual boot allowanceAnnual tool allowanceAnnual product allotmentSupportive, stable, long-standing employer