Industrial Maintenance Millwright

Skanna Security & Investigations Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanna Security & Investigations Inc. seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Millwright for a highly automated distribution facility in Alberta. You will maintain and troubleshoot conveyors, robotics, ASRS, and related assets to keep safety and uptime high.

Off-shift role with afternoon or night premium. Requires Alberta Journeyperson Millwright with 3+ years in manufacturing or distribution, strong mechanical troubleshooting, and ability to read drawings and operate CMMS.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial equipment in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Ability to read drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS and asset-management practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, lifts, shuttles, robots, and ASRS systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance per procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns, identify root causes, and safely restore equipment with minimal disruption.
• Complete inspections, work orders, parts usage, and repair documentation in the CMMS.
• Participate in root cause analysis and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations and other maintenance trades; provide clear handover updates.
• Adhere to safety, LOTO, and site-specific requirements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings/manuals

Conveyors/power transmission

Shift-work capability

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Millwright certificate

Red Seal endorsement

Tools

CMMS

VFDs/PLC awareness

Job description

About the Opportunity:

This is an off-shift role for a dependable tradesperson who can work safely, respond calmly to breakdowns, communicate clearly, and take ownership of equipment reliability.

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Millwright to support a highly automated distribution facility. You will maintain and troubleshoot automated material-handling equipment, conveyors, lifts, shuttle systems, ASRS equipment, robotics, pallet-handling systems, and related facility assets. Your work will directly support safe operations, system uptime, and continuous improvement.

Afternoon Shift

2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Night Shift

10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, lifts, shuttles, robots, pallet-handling equipment, and ASRS systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns, identify root causes, and safely restore equipment with minimal operational disruption.
• Complete inspections, work orders, parts usage, and repair documentation in the CMMS.
• Participate in root cause analysis, reliability improvements, equipment upgrades, shutdowns, and capital projects.
• Partner with Operations and other maintenance trades while providing clear breakdown and shift-handover updates.
• Follow all safety, LOTO, working-at-heights, and site-specific requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Alberta Journeyperson Millwright certificate or recognized equivalent; Red Seal endorsement is preferred.
• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to read drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Practical experience with conveyors, power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, alignment, and precision measurement.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing breakdowns, and make sound decisions during off-shift operations.
• Clear communication, teamwork, and accurate maintenance documentation skills.
• Ability to safely work at heights and meet the physical requirements of an industrial maintenance role.

Preferred Experience:

• Automated distribution, ASRS, shuttle, robotics, sortation, or high-speed conveyor systems.
• Basic electrical and controls awareness, including sensors, VFD-driven equipment, and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Reliability-centered maintenance, condition monitoring, failure analysis, or continuous improvement.
• Experience using a CMMS and supporting equipment installations or commissioning.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wage with applicable afternoon or night shift premium.
• Comprehensive benefits, pension, and company savings programs.
• Ongoing technical and automation training.
• Stable, long-term work with advanced material-handling and robotics technology.
• A safety-focused team where skilled troubleshooting makes a visible impact.