Services

Industrial Millwright & Mill Maintenance

Turbo Contracting's millwright and mill support services cover the complete scope of industrial mechanical work — from new machinery installation through precision alignment and ongoing mill maintenance. Our millwrights have hands-on experience in mining, manufacturing, and processing environments across Northern Ontario.

We approach every installation with alignment-first discipline. Getting machinery square, level, and precisely aligned before commissioning eliminates vibration problems, premature bearing failure, and unplanned downtime down the line.

• Machinery installation and commissioning to manufacturer specification
• Precision shaft and laser alignment on couplings and drive trains
• Dynamic balancing of rotating components
• Bearing replacement, inspection, and fitting
• Belt drive and chain drive installation and tensioning
• Mill maintenance programs and ongoing mill support
• Gearbox and reducer inspection, rebuild, and reassembly

Welding & Fabrication

Our certified welders handle structural, mechanical, and process welding across a wide range of materials and environments. From shop fabrication to field welding in demanding industrial settings, we deliver weld quality that meets code requirements and stands up to the conditions your operations demand.

• MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on structural and process applications
• Structural steel welding — beams, columns, frames, and supports
• Field welding for repairs, modifications, and new installations
• Custom steel fabrication to drawing or specification
• Pipe welding — carbon steel, stainless, and alloy materials
• Weld repairs and overlay on worn or damaged components

Painting & Sandblasting

Industrial sandblasting removes corrosion, mill scale, old coatings, and contaminants down to bare metal — giving new protective coatings the bond they need to last. Turbo Contracting handles the full process: surface preparation through industrial paint application.

We work on heavy equipment, trailers, structural steel, tanks, piping, and other industrial assets. Proper surface prep is what separates a coating that lasts from one that peels.

• Abrasive blasting to bare metal — all surface profiles
• Industrial paint application on heavy equipment and structural steel
• Corrosion protection coatings for harsh northern environments
• Tank, vessel, and piping exterior coating systems
• Equipment repainting and touch-up programs
• Trailer and vehicle finishing

Surface Construction

Turbo Contracting performs surface construction work at mining and industrial sites across Northern Ontario. Whether it's structural work, site improvements, or support infrastructure, our crews have the experience and equipment to handle challenging northern terrain and conditions.

• Structural steel erection and installation
• Site infrastructure and support building construction
• Concrete formwork and placement
• Equipment pad and foundation work
• Stairs, walkways, and access structure installation
• Industrial facility modifications and additions

Underground Construction

Working underground requires a different level of preparation, certification, and situational awareness. Our crews are trained and certified for underground environments and bring the discipline that subsurface work demands.

Turbo Contracting supports underground mining operations with construction, installation, and mechanical services at depth. We understand the protocols, the communication requirements, and the safety standards that govern underground work.

• Underground mechanical installation and construction
• Bulkhead and support structure installation
• Piping and electrical conduit installation underground
• Equipment installation in headframe and underground areas
• Underground maintenance and repair work
• Coordination with mine site safety and operations teams

Confined Space Work & Confined Space Watch

Confined space entry requires specific certification, equipment, and a properly trained attendant on stand-by at all times. Turbo Contracting provides both the entry workers and the confined space watch function, keeping your project compliant and your people safe.

Our confined space capabilities cover tanks, vessels, silos, tunnels, and any other permit-required confined space on your site — with all required atmospheric testing, PPE, and emergency retrieval equipment in place.

• Confined space entry for mechanical work, inspection, and cleaning
• Confined space attendant / watch service
• Atmospheric gas monitoring and testing
• Emergency retrieval equipment and rescue plan in place
• Entry permit preparation and hazard identification
• Tank, vessel, silo, and pit entry work

Working at Heights

Elevated work requires certified workers, proper fall protection equipment, and a rescue plan in place before anyone leaves the ground. Turbo Contracting's crew holds working at heights certification and brings the equipment and planning discipline to execute elevated scopes safely.

• Elevated installation and construction work
• Fall protection system inspection and setup
• Rope access and elevated maintenance work
• Headframe, conveyor, and elevated structure work
• Aerial work platform operation
• Rescue plan development and emergency preparedness

Hoisting & Rigging

Moving heavy equipment and structural components in an industrial or mining environment requires trained riggers, proper lift planning, and the right hardware. Turbo Contracting holds hoisting and rigging certification and handles critical lifts on site safely and to plan.

• Certified rigging for heavy equipment moves
• Lift planning for critical and complex picks
• Sling, shackle, and hardware inspection and setup
• Crane communication and ground rigging
• Equipment placement and alignment after lift
• Underground hoist and shaft work coordination

Exploration & Work Camp Set Up

Getting an exploration program or remote project off the ground in Northern Ontario requires logistics experience, bush knowledge, and crews who can work in remote conditions with minimal support infrastructure. Turbo Contracting has done it.

We handle the physical set-up of work camps, exploration support infrastructure, and site preparation to get your program operational quickly in remote Northern Ontario locations.

• Work camp assembly and set-up at remote sites
• Exploration support infrastructure installation
• Temporary power, water, and site services set-up
• Trailer positioning and levelling
• Site clearing and access road preparation
• Demobilization and site restoration

Core Farms & Core Farm Relocation

Core farms are the backbone of a drilling program — they need to be set up correctly, maintained in order, and moved efficiently when a program relocates. Turbo Contracting handles core farm construction, organization, and full relocation services for exploration and mining operations.

• Core farm construction and racking set-up
• Core box handling, organizing, and labelling support
• Core farm relocation to new program locations
• Core storage facility set-up and levelling
• Loading, transport coordination, and off-loading
• Site clean-up and restoration after relocation

Road Building

Access roads in Northern Ontario need to be built for year-round use, variable terrain, and heavy equipment loads. Turbo Contracting builds site access roads, haul roads, and internal mine site roads to handle whatever the Northern Ontario bush — and the equipment using it — demands.

• Site access road construction and grading
• Haul road construction for heavy equipment
• Culvert installation and water management
• Road base preparation and compaction
• Internal mine site road construction
• Road maintenance and seasonal repair

Pipe Grooving & Installation

Turbo Contracting handles pipe grooving and installation on steel pipe from 2 to 24 inches, as well as poly pipe installation for process, water, and utility service lines at mining and industrial sites. We bring the equipment and experience to complete piping systems properly in both surface and underground environments.

• Steel pipe grooving — 2 to 24 inch diameter
• Grooved coupling and fitting installation (Victaulic-type systems)
• Poly (HDPE) pipe installation for water and utility service
• Process piping installation and support systems
• Pipe hangers, supports, and anchoring
• Pressure testing and system commissioning

Shutdown & Turnaround Support

Plant shutdowns compress months of deferred maintenance into a narrow window. Turbo Contracting brings the tradespeople, the planning experience, and the field discipline to execute your shutdown scope on time without compromising quality or safety.

We integrate with your shutdown coordination team, work to your schedule, and handle our scope completely in-house. No subcontract surprises, no third-party coordination gaps — just accountable execution from start to post-shutdown verification.

• Rapid mobilization for scheduled and emergency shutdowns
• Shutdown scope review and trade-hour estimation
• Multi-trade coordination — millwright, welding, painting in one crew
• Critical path task management and daily progress reporting
• Post-shutdown mechanical verification and commissioning support
• Punch-list completion and final sign-off documentation