Millwright Jobs in Halifax, NS

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.

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).

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.