Millwright - First Year Apprentice Hourly Wage: $34.25 Ready to be at the heart of a zero-carbon energy future? If you are eager to learn, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and ready to build your skills in an industrial environment, consider joining the team as a First Year Millwright Apprentice! Be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy, making a real difference for the planet and our communities.

Comprehensive Benefits: From day one, you’ll receive competitive wages, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and an RRSP matching plan to support your financial goals. You’ll also participate in a company bonus plan that rewards overall Drax performance and safety. Your Day-to-Day as a Millwright Actively participates in Drax safety culture through safety conversations, observations, training, and following established procedures.

Learns from qualified tradespeople and supports safe work practices while building technical knowledge and confidence. Maintains high housekeeping standards in the department with team involvement. Utilizes SDS for chemical safety training for all employees.

Completes required safety and apprenticeship-related training in a timely manner.

Technical

Assists with routine maintenance activities while learning how to uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards.



Supports qualified millwrights with inspections, repairs, installations, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment. Shutdown and Strategic Capital Projects (15%): Assists with shutdowns and project work under supervision, with a focus on safe execution, quality workmanship, and learning from experienced team members.

Learning, Development, and Team Support (10%): Builds foundational millwright skills through hands‑on learning, coaching, and active participation in the apprenticeship program.

Registered First Year Millwright

Apprentice. Interest in working in an industrial environment; previous hands‑on, mechanical, or trades-related experience is considered an asset. Basic welding, fabrication, or shop experience is a plus but not required.

Willingness to learn about pellet manufacturing equipment, heavy industry operations, and maintenance best practices. Comfortable learning to use mobile equipment, tools, and work order systems safely and accurately. Valuable mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in developing as a millwright.

We recognize, however, that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based, and accordingly, the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia. #

📌 Apprentice Millwrights - Needed Immediately (Armstrong)
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