Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
SK, NL, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
- Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts
- Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
- Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations
- Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program ora combination of over five years of work experience and industry courses in industrial machinery repair or millwrighting is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- checkIndustrial mechanic (millwright) trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
- checkConstruction millwright trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Ontario.
- checkRed Seal endorsement is also available to qualified industrial mechanics or millwrights upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Investments in mining operations will support demand for this occupation.Ongoing need to service and maintain equipment across various industries.Increasing use of electronic components in industrial machinery.Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Saskatchewan: Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 23%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 9%Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7% 73% of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 63% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.New and ongoing projects in the mining industry are one of the major drivers for employment prospects in this occupation. In addition, opportunities arising through anticipated retirements should be higher than average, likely creating job vacancies to be filled.Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 41%Construction (NAICS 23): 17%Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 6%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6% 55% of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 65% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Nova Scotia: Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 22%Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%Construction (NAICS 23): 7%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7% 69% of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of construction millwrights and industrial mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 43% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 34% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
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Griffin Wheel Company - Winnipeg
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Cargill
2 active roles · Guelph, ON
Pliteq
2 active roles · Woodbridge, ON
Graham
2 active roles · Fort McMurray, AB
Federated Co-operatives Limited
2 active roles · Regina, SK
Simplot Company
1 active role · Portage la Prairie, MB
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