CNC Lathe Operator (Oilfield Threading)

grizzlytrek; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek in Edmonton, Alberta seeks a CNC Lathe Operator to join our client’s team on a full-time permanent day shift. You will cut API and premium oilfield tubular connections in a modern shop, run the equipment, set tooling, gauge your work, and help maintain quality and safety on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have 1 to 3 years of CNC experience in oilfield or industrial settings, can read blueprints, use precision measuring tools, and work independently while following safety

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of CNC experience in oilfield, industrial, or construction settings.
• Ability to read part drawings and blueprints with attention to detail.
• Proficient in using precision measuring tools and gauges.
• Commitment to safety and quality on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Run CNC lathe to cut API and premium oilfield tubular connections.
• Set up and change cutting tools, inserts, and specialized tooling.
• Operate tubular loading system and inspect parts with gauges.
• Read drawings and plan machining sequence; maintain clean equipment.
• Mentor junior operators and support shop safety program.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Safety procedures

Independent work

Education

Red Seal Journeyman ticket

WHMIS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

CNC Lathe Operator (Oilfield Threading)

Edmonton, Alberta | Full-Time Permanent | $28 to $34 per hour

Machining / CNC Operation | 1 to 3 Years Experience | Day Shift | Hiring Now

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Compensation: $28.00 to $34.00 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday
• Overtime: Available based on shop demand
• Start Date: Immediate
• Reports To: Machining Supervisor
• Experience: 1 to 3 years in a similar oilfield, industrial, commercial, or construction setting
• Certifications: Red Seal Journeyman ticket, WHMIS, and First Aid considered an asset

The Role

Looking for steady, year round machining work close to home? GrizzlyTrek is seeking one CNC Lathe Operator to join our valued client’s team in Edmonton. You will cut API and premium oilfield tubular connections in a modern machine shop, on a full-time permanent day shift with overtime available.

Reporting to the Machining Supervisor, you will run the equipment, set your own tooling, gauge your own work, and help keep quality and safety standards high on the shop floor.

The Shop

You will work indoors in a modern threading shop running CNC lathes on precision oilfield tubulars. Safety, quality, and teamwork run the floor. Expect noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, and steady handling of tools and tubulars through the shift. Full PPE is required at all times: safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility clothing, and CSA approved boots.

What You’ll Do

• Run a CNC lathe to cut API and premium tubular connections
• Set up and change cutting tools, inserts, and specialized tooling
• Operate the tubular loading system
• Read part drawings and blueprints, then plan the best machining sequence
• Gauge threads and inspect finished parts with handheld precision instruments
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and keep your equipment clean
• Mentor junior operators and support the shop safety program

What You Bring

• 1 to 3 years running CNC equipment in an oilfield, industrial, commercial, or construction shop
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with precision measuring tools
• Ability to read blueprints and machining drawings
• Sharp attention to detail, because every connection has to hold
• Initiative to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Team player who follows safety procedures every shift

Nice to Have

• Experience machining oilfield tubular products or API thread connections
• Red Seal Journeyman ticket
• WHMIS and First Aid certification

Why Operators Take This Job

• Steady, year round work instead of project to project
• Permanent position with an established Edmonton employer
• Modern, clean, well lit machine shop
• Overtime available when you want the hours
• Strong safety culture and supervisors who back you up
• Ongoing training and career development support

What We Offer

• Extended health care including prescriptions, hospital, hearing, and orthotics
• Paramedical coverage: chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, and mental health
• Dental and vision care
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Travel insurance
• Ongoing training and overtime opportunities

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades across Canada’s industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.

Ready to run precision work in a modern Edmonton shop?