Millwright

Labatt; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewery in Halifax is seeking an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) to perform maintenance on industrial equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid license, with 3+ years experience preferred. This full-time role involves shift work and offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health benefits plan

Retirement plan with company matching

Annual allotment of Labatt beer and beyond-beer products

Qualifications

• Willing to work shift work, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferably 3+ years experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance.
• Outstanding work ethic with good attendance and safety record.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Team troubleshooting and repair of machinery.
• Maintain preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work shifts

Communication skills

Computer familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) license

Tools

Lathe

Vertical mill

Drill press

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion talent and curiosity and provide them with the teammates resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do

Salary

$40.39 - $41.74 per hour, working 36 hours per week.

Union

This is a unionized position with UFCW Local 361.

Shift

12‑hour shifts, 3 days a week, with a weekly rotation of day shift and night shift.

Company

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We pride ourselves on producing high‑quality beers and creating iconic brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois, and many more.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment in a production environment.
• Work as part of a team to troubleshoot and repair equipment, including disassembling and reassembling machinery, overhauling gearboxes and replacing bearings etc.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program for plant equipment.
• Perform work in a manner consistent with plant safety, housekeeping standards and quality checks.
• Be part of an effective work‑planning process that utilizes work orders, planners and part staging.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) license or other trades with equivalent experience.
• Valid license or experience as a Machinist and/or Welder is an asset.
• Willing and able to work shift work (days, afternoons and midnights), overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Proven mechanical and troubleshooting skills; prefer 3 or more years experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to set up and operate all machines common to the trade and operate equipment including lathe, vertical mill, band saw, drill press, etc.; welding experience an asset.
• Outstanding work ethic with exceptional discipline, attendance and safety record.
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• High energy and initiative with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer familiarity and ability to adapt to new computer programs.

Why Labatt

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating “A Future With More Cheers.” We serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in our communities.

Benefits

• Health benefits plan with competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life and disability insurance that can be flexed to fit your needs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company‑matching contribution and low‑fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, webinars and more.
• An annual allotment of Labatt beer and beyond‑beer products for employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Labatt Breweries of Canada is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence or disability status.

Additional Assistance

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to request accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.