CNC Machinists

Argus; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

RRSP matching

Travel coverage for interviews

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation time

Monthly hot lunches

Team events

Job summary

Argus, an employee-owned company with two Edmonton/Nisku facilities, is seeking multiple full-time CNC Machinists. You will operate CNC machines, read blueprints and schematics, program and set up machines, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances and deadlines.

We offer day and night shifts, a competitive hourly rate of $25-$35+ CAD, and a benefits package including health coverage, RRSP matching after 1 year, relocation assistance, and travel coverage for interviews.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of CNC machining experience and ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in reading schematics and shop drawings is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret production orders, part specs, material grades, and drawings.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide machining processes.
• Program, set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines to meet specs.
• Adjust programs during production to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Maintain machines and a clean, organized work area; document production data.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools

Shop equipment

Overhead cranes operation

Job description

• Build something that matters with a team that takes pride in every detail
• Earn $25-$35+/hour, with full health benefits, RRSP matching, and strong team perks
• Join an employee-owned company where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your future is built to last

About Argus

Since 1958, Argus has grown from a small local business into a global provider of pigging, threading, and manufacturing solutions.

Today, Argus operates two fully equipped manufacturing facilities, supported by certified processes and decades of field experience. We deliver high-quality pigging valves, threading, and custom machining solutions to diverse industries worldwide—driven by reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture.

Our mission is to support a greener future by helping reduce environmental impact and emissions across the industries we serve. As an employee-owned company, Argus offers rewarding career opportunities in Edmonton and Nisku, Alberta, where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and innovate.

For more information, please visit our website: argusinnovates.com/

For our Core Values, please visit: argusinnovates.com/about-us/

About the Opportunity

Argus is looking for multiple full-time CNC Machinists based in Edmonton (Nisku), AB, for both day and night schedules. Day shifts are 7:15AM-4:00PM, and night shifts run from 4:00PM-2:00AM, with night shift premiums.

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, these roles are responsible for operating CNC machines safely and efficiently while ensuring products are manufactured accurately and orders are completed on time.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interpreting production orders, part specifications, material grades, and technical drawings
• Reading and analyzing blueprints and schematics to guide machining processes
• Programming, setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC machines to meet customer specifications
• Adjusting machine programs during production runs to maintain quality and efficiency
• Manufacturing routine and complex parts from raw materials with precision
• Using measuring tools, gauges, and controls to ensure product accuracy and compliance
• Following work order instructions and understanding production sequences
• Safely operating overhead cranes and pallet jacks to move materials and finished products
• Planning and prioritizing workloads to meet production deadlines
• Maintaining CNC machines and ensuring a clean and organized work area
• Completing production documentation and routing finished products appropriately
• Recording production data, including time, quantities, and operations in system terminals

About You

To qualify, you will ideally have 1+ years of CNC machining experience and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. Experience in a machine shop environment, particularly with lathe operations, is highly desirable.

Out-of-Town Applicants Welcomed! We provide travel support for in-person interviews.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• General knowledge of products and services within the oil and gas industry
• Understanding of safe work practices, quality assurance standards, and Lean Manufacturing principles
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience operating measuring tools, gauges, and shop equipment
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as overhead cranes and pallet jacks

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to stay focused in a production-driven environment. You are reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while contributing to a team to meet tight deadlines.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing role suited to someone who takes pride in precision work, thrives in a structured environment, and is committed to producing high-quality results every time.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a hourly rate of $25-$35+, with flexibility for more experienced candidates, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• RRSP matching program after 1 year
• Travel coverage provided for out-of-town candidates attending in-person interviews
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Paid vacation time
• Monthly hot lunches
• Company events and a social committee that fosters a strong team culture