Journeyperson Millwrights

Job No: 240191
Location: Delta, BC

  • Join an inclusive and progressive Trades Union
  • Get rewarded with competitive hourly wages and top-tier benefits
  • Travel and work on highly sought after projects all over the country

About Millwrights Local Union 2736 

We are Millwrights Local Union 2736 and will be celebrating our 68th year in 2024. Our rich history and skilled members are vital in construction and maintenance work for various industries in British Columbia. Our clients and projects reach far and wide across the province, representing approximately 550+ Red Seal millwrights and apprentices. As the single-biggest employer of apprentices in the province, we pride ourselves on inclusiveness and industry-leading training programs that prepare our valued members to take on some of the most excitingly unique and challenging jobs all over the country. Today, we work in major industries that include hydro, nuclear, pulp and paper, solar power, space exploration, mining, and much more.

For more information about us, our collective agreements, and various affiliations, please visit: millwrights2736.com.

About the Opportunity

Millwrights 2736 is seeking multiple Journeyperson Millwrights to join our team for various projects province-wide in B.C. You will also get access to our Union Hall and Training Centre located in Delta, BC, as well as access to the International Training Center (ITC) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Courses, flights, accommodations, transfers and meals are all paid for by Millwrights Union Local 2736 when accessing the ITC.  When on-site or local training is not possible, Living Out Allowance (LOA) is offered to members outside the Lower Mainland when accessing training at the Union Hall in Delta.

As a highly skilled Millwright, you will be proficient in a wide range of duties involving the installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of machinery and related devices and systems.

With valuable training and different levels of experience, our Millwrights' varying tasks may include, but are not limited to:

  • Inspecting, repairing, cleaning, and maintaining industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
  • Installing, aligning, dismantling and moving stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment
  • Operating various machinery including forklifts, telehandlers, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms as needed
  • Fabricating parts for maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment
  • Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings
  • Coaching and mentoring Apprentices on valuable skills and daily tasks

If you're an Apprentice Millwright looking for a new opportunity, we are currently accepting applications here!

About You

To qualify, you will need a Millwright/Industrial Mechanic Red Seal certification, as well as a valid Driver's License.

We strongly believe in investing in training, by providing the right tools for the right candidates to succeed in making this role their own. Our Members Courses and industry-leading training resources provide an opportunity for motivated candidates with tenacity, a positive attitude, and the right mindset to join our well-established organization!

Lastly, Millwrights 2736 is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring practices. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and underrepresented sectors to apply. Embracing our differences and utilizing the strength of a diverse team drives our success!

About the Benefits

As per our collective agreement, our Journeyperson rate sits currently at $49.20/hour. In addition, 12% holiday pay is paid out on every cheque, Pension is $7.25 per hour earned, and Health and Welfare is $2.835. 

Please see our wage breakdown here:

Other benefits include:

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • A chance to upgrade skills in our Delta facility or at our International Training Center in Las Vegas
  • Travel pay, lodging plus daily per diem or daily Live Out Allowance subject to job location and agreement
  • An opportunity to travel and work on highly sought after projects all over BC and Canada
  • Long-term career growth 

Upon joining Millwrights 2736, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and close-knit team that takes pride in a job well done while having fun along the way. 

If you believe you have the motivation, tenacity, and the right mindset to take on a new role with us, apply now!

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Millwrights L.U. 2736 History

Millwrights Local Union 2736 was chartered in 1956 and on May 17, 2024 we will celebrate our 68th Anniversary. We currently represent approximately 550+ Red Seal Millwrights, and Apprentices with over 75 contractors throughout the province of British Columbia and Canada. We also have affiliated Millwright Locals throughout Canada that we have supplied manpower to and also drawn upon their membership resources when needed during peak periods of employment.