Our Team
Ironwrights Inc. provides metal fabrication and installation, millwrighting, welding, and structural steel erections and miscellaneous metal work. As CWB Certified corporation, Ironwrights was founded to fill a gap in the workforce of available skilled tradespeople in the Quinte Region.
Since its inception in April 2017 it has grown from a single owner/operator to employing a diverse staff of permanent and on-call tradespersons, apprentices and labourers. Growth of the company has permitted services to be provided to clients from Labrador to British Columbia.
Industries served: oil & gas, pulp & paper, mining & ore, food processing
Justin Lorbetskie, Director of operations
Justin Founded Ironwrights Inc. after receiving his diploma from George Brown College.
With 15 years of experience in the field, Justin identified a shortage in skilled tradespersons. As a leader, coach and mentor; Justin has begun to develop the next generation of skilled trades. Through our apprenticeship programs and our diverse work environments, his teams will continue to meet the needs of our customers from Coast to Coast, today and in the future.
KEN FORD, Construction Manager
Ken has been a millwright for over 15 years and manages our projects in the GTA. He has managed projects together with SkyGrid, Drake Hotel, 70 Dupont. He oversees on-site projects, schedules manpower and troubleshoots on location.
Jeff Turncliffe, Senior Millwright/Site Supervisor
Jeff brings over 25 years of experience as a Millwright to us. As a previous business owner, Project Manager, leader and mentor, Jeff assumes control of our Major Projects. With his experience, drive and support from his teams, Jeff is on the front line ensuring satisfied customers and repeat business.
BRANDON ELLIS, Industrial Sales & Development Manager
Holding his Red Seal Journeyman Millwright Certification, Brandon brings 15 years of experience. His previous Supervisor and Project management roles have given him proven experience in large shutdown planning/execution, management of both short term and long term projects, as well as estimating, procurement and client relations help contribute to Brandon’s role in business development, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness.
yvette Fournier-VanAlstine, executive assistant
Yvette brings 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Office Administration, Bookkeeping and Payroll services to the company. She is able to seamlessly adapt to our ever changing work environments ensuring a stable and efficient anchor point for the company and employees.