The mining industry is vital to Canada’s economy

The Millwright Regional Council (MRC) and our signatory contractor partners play a crucial role in supporting the mining industry by providing skilled professionals trained to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair all your mining and mineral process equipment & machinery. Recognizing the unique challenges of underground mining, the MRC has also initiated specialized training programs. For example, UBC Millwright Local 1151 Thunder Bay and Local 1425 Sudbury in collaboration with the MRC and NORCAT, offers training for underground operations in Common Core, respiratory fit testing, and confined space protocols, ensuring they are well-prepared for both surface and underground work.

Essential skills that support the mining industry’s demanding operations.

By equipping its members with specialized skills and experience, the MRC ensures that our signatory contractors and mining operations have access to professionals capable of maintaining safety and efficiency in mining environments. This commitment not only supports the industry’s operational needs but also contributes to the overall safety and productivity of mining projects in Canada.

Installation & Maintenance of Heavy Equipment
  • Assembly and aligning crushers and mills, conveyors, process equipment and hoists.
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting underground and surface mining machinery.
Precision Work & Technical Expertise
  • Precision and laser alignments for your critical mining components.
  • Vibration analysis and predictive maintenance to prevent equipment failures.
Underground Mining Training & Safety
  • Specialized training in confined spaces and underground operations.
  • Certification in NORCAT underground mining safety programs.
  • Respiratory fit testing and hazard awareness training.
Material Handling & Conveyance Systems
  • Installing, maintaining, and repairing conveyor belts, bucket elevators, and processing equipment.
  • Ensuring smooth transport of mined materials with minimal downtime.
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
  • Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment essential for mining operations.
  • Working with all types of pumps, compressors, and hydraulic lifts used in underground and surface mining.
Welding, Fabrication & Repairs
  • CWB certified field welding and fabrication to repair or reinforce mining equipment.
  • Modifying and upgrading machinery to meet operational needs.
Shutdowns, Turnarounds, Maintenance Assistance & Emergency Repairs
  • Providing rapid response for breakdowns and scheduled maintenance.
  • Ensuring minimal disruption during critical maintenance shutdowns.

The MRC, our signatory contractor partners, and our UBC Millwrights bring the expertise and specialized training needed to keep mining operations running safely and efficiently, reducing downtime and improving productivity.

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UBC Millwright Regional Council Commitment

On Every Work Site, Every Day, UBC millwrights and Contractors Bring:

Safety

Constant attention to safety is ingrained in our membership, from our leadership to our apprentices. Safety is designed into every UBC training program and we work with our partners to proactively ensure safety and resolve individual safety issues as they occur.

Dedication

We come to work every day with a positive attitude, a professional appearance, and a determination to finish the job correctly on time, the first time.

Availability

Millwright Regional Council enables our contractors to be fully staffed at all times, which allows for quick response to emergencies and other challenges.

Productivity

Meeting the schedule is key, and our disciplined, reliable crews know that fast, accurate installations are essential.

Flexibility

We keep projects on time and on budget using strategies fine-tuned to customer needs to get the job done safety, on time, every time.

Customer Service

We finish projects according to the customer’s satisfaction — and we follow through with training, maintenance and customer service. One call puts the best-trained maintenance crews at the worksite to get the system up and running as fast as possible.

The Bottom Line YOUR GOAL IS OUR GOAL

By using UBC millwrights, you are assured quality, productive work, from pre-planning to maintenance.

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Our promise is simple:

  • We will work safely, accurately, and dependably.

  • We will respond to all requests promptly and will deliver the service that we promised.

  • We will communicate early and often and will involve the customer every step of the way.

  • We will complete projects according to specified schedules with pride and integrity.