Shop Talk: What We See, Fix and Think About The Industry

Mining Millwright Services

November 2, 2026

Custom Millwright Services provides maintenance, repair and installation for mining equipment and facilities across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, with fabrication done in our own shop.

Mine-site maintenance and repair

Conveyor systems: repairs, realignment and installs
Wear liner replacements at mining sites
Hopper modifications and cyclone hopper fabrication
Gearboxes, bearings, fans, blowers and drives
Planned work during scheduled shutdowns, and repairs when something breaks

Fabrication for mining

Our shop builds the parts mine sites wear out: chutes, pump boxes, hoppers, guards and liners, including conveyor components for potash and uranium operations. Building in-house means fewer delays when a part has to be made for the job. See our metal fabrication work.

Shutdowns and turnarounds

We plan and carry out summer and winter shutdowns, and help you scope the work and book the crew well ahead of the window. More on shutdowns and turnarounds.

Pre-qualified for mine sites

For industrial and mining clients who require pre-qualified contractors, Custom Millwright Services is a member contractor with both ISNetworld and Avetta, so our standing is already on file.

Talk to us about your site

Tell us the site and the scope and we will plan the crew and the work with you. Call (306) 253-3390 or send us a message.

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