Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

About Horizon

Horizon Industrial Services Ltd. is a Canadian industrial services company specializing in mission-critical machinery and material handling equipment.

Our Millwrights work across a variety of industrial environments supporting machinery installation and relocation, maintenance, shutdowns, troubleshooting, rigging, commissioning, and conveyor and material-handling systems.

We're looking for experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work, solve problems, take ownership, and want to be part of a growing team.

The Opportunity

Horizon is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) to join our growing Alberta team.

This is a field-based position offering exposure to a wide variety of equipment, customers, industries, and projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and as part of a crew, troubleshooting unfamiliar problems, and representing Horizon professionally at customer facilities.

Preference will be given to candidates with additional trade certifications, particularly Millwright/Electrician or Millwright/Welder dual-ticket qualifications.

Compensation above the starting wage is available for candidates with exceptional experience, qualifications, and additional trade certifications.

Responsibilities

- Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Install and maintain conveyor and material-handling systems.
- Perform machinery installation, relocation, alignment, and commissioning.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Support shutdown and turnaround work.
- Perform rigging and equipment moves.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and develop practical repair solutions.
- Respond to service calls and equipment breakdowns.
- Work safely and professionally at customer facilities.
- Complete required field documentation, timekeeping, and reporting.
- Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and other trades.
- Travel to customer facilities and project locations as required.

Required Qualifications





- Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Certificate.
- Valid driver's licence and acceptable driver's abstract.
- CSTS certification.
- WHMIS certification.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and professional workmanship.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, weekends, shutdowns, or non-standard hours when project requirements dictate.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- Red Seal endorsement.
- Conveyor and material-handling equipment experience.
- Industrial field-service and breakdown experience.
- Machinery installation and relocation experience.
- Rigging and heavy-equipment moving experience.
- Alignment and commissioning experience.
- Shutdown and turnaround experience.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
- Fall Protection certification.
- Elevated Work Platform certification.
- Standard First Aid certification.

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with:
- Millwright/Electrician dual trade certification.
- Millwright/Welder dual trade certification.
- Advanced electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Other relevant industrial trade certifications.

Compensation & Benefits

- Starting wage of $47.00/hour.
- Higher wages available based on experience, qualifications, and additional trade certifications.
- Overtime paid in accordance with Alberta Employment Standards.
- Health and dental perks.
- Daily Living Allowance (LOA) for eligible out-of-town work.
- Travel pay for eligible travel time.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Regular opportunities for additional hours.
- Training and development opportunities.





Work Schedule Work schedules vary based on customer and project requirements.

The position includes weekday work with regular weekend overtime opportunities. Work may also include early-morning maintenance windows, shutdowns, extended shifts, and periodic out-of-town travel.

Candidates should be comfortable with the flexibility that comes with industrial field-service and project work.

What Success Looks Like at Horizon

Technical ability matters, but how you work matters too.

Our Core Values define the standard we expect from our team:

Own It — We take full responsibility for results, problems, and follow-through. No excuses. No blame.

Say it Straight — We communicate clearly, honestly, and directly. We address issues early and respectfully.

Get it Done — We are reliable, hardworking, and finish the job. We do what it takes to deliver.

Bring Solutions — We don't just point out problems. We bring answers, ideas, and clarity.

Stay Coachable — We are open to feedback, willing to learn, and committed to improving.

Take Pride — We care about quality, details, and how we represent ourselves every day.

We're looking for people who already work this way.

Why Join Horizon?

At Horizon, we're building more than an industrial services company—we're building a team of exceptional tradespeople.

You'll work on a wide variety of mission-critical machinery and material-handling systems, solve challenging problems, and be trusted to make an impact from day one.

We value skilled tradespeople who can think for themselves, solve problems, take ownership, and deliver quality work without needing to be constantly managed.

As Horizon continues to grow, we want people who are interested in growing with us.

If you're looking for variety, challenging industrial work, and a company where your contribution matters, we'd like to hear from you.

Build great teams. Solve hard problems.

Please submit your resume outlining your experience, certifications, and relevant industrial project work.

Pay: $47.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Journeyperson Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) (Calgary)
🏢 Horizon Industrial Services
📍 Calgary