North Star Technical Est. 1986

With more than 35 years of industry experience, you can rely on us to complete complex rush jobs, even under challenging conditions. Whether a part needs to be urgently replaced or repaired, or a custom manufactured mechanical component is required, our customers depend on us to get the work done. North Star Technical Inc. is a certified industrial machine facility offering 24/7 emergency support services across Canada and the US. On-site services available.

Our capabilities include CNC horizontal bore milling, drilling, cutting, turning and arc, TIG, and MIG welding. As an ISO and CWB certified facility, our services include gear cutting, vibration analysis, heat treating, chrome plating along with custom fabrication, machining and millwrighting, dynamic balancing, non-destructive testing, CAD design, and engineering.

We service a diverse range of industries in both Canada and the US, including manufacturing and transportation, food production, waste management, automotive, steel, and everything in between.

Our leading edge (22,000 sq/ft) production facility features a robust “collection” of equipment to support client needs.

At North Star Technical Inc., we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service, quality workmanship, reliability, and speed of service when our customers need us most.

24/7 quality assurance

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Unmatched Quality

Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and stringent quality control measures. We are ISO certified and hold a CWB facility certification.
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Emergency Response

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, speak with a live Service Agent now. We are here to help!

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Reliable & Trustworthy

You can count on us to keep you operational. Whether you need a part urgently replaced or repaired, or a fully custom manufactured mechanical component, our team of experts are ready to get the work done.

Cross Border Convenience

North Star’s facility is located in the industrial heart of Hamilton, Ontario. Our commitment is to offer a hassle-free, full service experience from Canada to the US. Our team of experienced machinists, millwrights, and welders will coordinate the pick-up and delivery of parts, or travel on site to perform the work needed across North America. Since 1986, North Star has established a tradition of quality workmanship. Our employees undergo ongoing education, training, and development, and we continue to thrive, as we expand our facilities and add more specialized equipment to service our Canadian and American clients.

Featured Services

North Star Technical Inc. offers 4 main services – machining, fabricating, balancing, and millwrighting. This blend of technical trades is exclusive to North Star. Our combination of highly specialized services work well for many projects – we offer all this under ONE roof, which allows us to control all aspects of the job.
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Machining

High-quality custom metal and mechanical components with a quick turnaround time. We are equipped with multiple CNC machines capable of automated and complex production runs.

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Fabrication

Custom fabrication of simple parts and complex structures. Reverse engineering services to manufacture a new part from a broken or worn one. Custom CAD design and engineering services available.

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millwrighting

Disciplined approach to identifying problems, assessing options, and offering detailed solutions. Whether it is a full rebuild or a repair project, we are experienced and fully equipped to service a wide range of industries.

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Dynamic Balancing

In-house and on-site balancing services. Identification of looseness, misalignment, unbalance, bearing deterioration, gear wear, electrical motor faults, hydraulic issues, and more.

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We Are Certified

North Star Technical Inc.’s management team and staff are 100 percent committed to quality and safety.

Our team is dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality products and services, while ensuring that all work is completed safely.

North Star has received ISO 9001:2015 certification, as well as CWB certifications for fusion welding of steel (CSA W47.1) and aluminum (CSA W47.2) 

Our non-destructive testing services are performed by an experienced CGSB Level II certified inspector.

Providing a safe and healthy working environment is of utmost importance to our company. We work closely with the Ontario Ministry of Labour and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to ensure the safety and well-being of our team members on the job.

We take precautions to ensure our staff work safely on customer sites and in the field.

Our employees are fully trained and certified to work in various conditions and strictly adhere to individual health and safety procedures and other customer specific practices. 

North Star’s team of millwrights are all licensed to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and man lifts, and are up to date with Fall Arrest and Confined Space certifications.

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We are ISO 9001 registered. Dedicated to Maintaining our Quality Management System.

We believe in a safe and sustainable workplace for everyone, which is why we are proud members of ISNetworld.

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We are proudly certified to CSA Standard W47.1 for fusion welding of steel.

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We are proudly certified to CSA Standard W47.2 for fusion welding of aluminum.

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Rotor Unbalance Tolerance Calculator

When a wheel mechanism rotates even slightly off its central axis, problems can gradually occur, including increased noise and vibration, decreased productivity, and product quality. North Star Technical Inc. is one of only a few companies in southern Ontario to offer in-house and on-site dynamic balancing to improve the efficiency of rotating assemblies and equipment.

Use the online calculator below to determine if you require our dynamic balancing services.

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Permissible Residual Unbalance oz in
ISO BALANCE QUALITY GRADE
G 16
Drive Shafts, Low Speed Machinery, Components.
G 6.3
Electric Motor Armatures, Fans, Pump Impellers, General Machinery Parts.
G 2.5
Turbines, High Speed Rotors, Rolls.
G 1.0
Special Electric Rotors, Precision Rolls.
G 0.4
Gyroscopes, Spindles, High Speed Grinders.

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