At Sterling Industries, we don’t just work with systems — we work with what keeps industries alive. Specializing in the installation, maintenance, and repair of fluid distribution and collection systems, we bring life to the flow that drives progress. From pumps, controls, valves and pump drives, every piece we touch is a promise of reliability, resilience, and relentless runtime.
With a fleet of fully loaded service trucks and a massive facility equipped for precision repairs and heavy lifting, we are fully prepared to meet the toughest service demands.We deliver essential support to Canada's municipalities and oilfield process industries. When systems fail, and the pressure is highest, we answer the call 24/7 - 365 days a week.
Our multidisciplinary team of heavy-duty mechanics, millwrights, and electricians is committed to preventing system failures, restoring operations with lasting solutions, and ensuring continuous reliability in critical infrastructure. Because behind every system we service is a team, a business, a dream — we’re here to keep it all moving forward.
Grounded in our core values of innovation, trust, craftsmanship, reliability, safety, and community growth, we strive to be a net positive influence — not just for our customers, but for the industries and communities that depend on us.
At Sterling Industries, we believe that the quality of our service today helps build the strength of Canada's economy tomorrow.
Apprentice Responsibilities:
Role
Reporting to the Foreman-Service, install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment under the guidance of experienced journeyman millwrights, focusing on safety, hands-on training and acquiring essential skills.
· Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot Generators & Pumps
· read diagrams and schematic drawings and service manuals to determine work procedures
· operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
· fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
· align and test equipment, and make any necessary adjustments
· perform predictive and operational procedures
· repair or replace defective parts
· service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
· tack welding (a weld that is adequate in size to temporarily hold components in place until it can be completely welded by a registered apprentice welder or a journeyman welder) and fabrication as well as maintain an inventory of replacement parts.
· other duties as assigned
Journeyman Millwright-Service
Role
Reporting to the Foreman-Service, is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in various industrial settings. Monitoring and mentoring apprentices and shop hands with a special emphasis on safety, quality and technical expertise.
Responsibilities
· Reading and interpreting drawings and schematics
· Basic knowledge of chillers, compressors and centrifuges, pumps, pump drives and valves
· Know and understand process documentation and customer specific requirements, as they relate to the job function
· Establishing and following up on project implementation, including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction and commissioning, as required
· Providing support in troubleshooting, repairing and making system improvements (optimization), to ensure quality and efficiencies within the department
· Identifying root cause of equipment failures and follow-up on feasibility of modifications
· Demonstrating a sense of urgency in achieving results
· Performing preventative maintenance to defined schedules
· Assisting and supporting in all other technical areas, where required
· Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe workshop and production lines
“WE Are the Standard When Failure Isn’t an Option”.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Have you ever interviewed for Sterling Industries in the past
Experience:
- Millwright: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- AIT # and or JM # (required)
Location:
- Blackfalds, AB (required)
Work Location: In person
