CNC Operator/Machinist - Lathe

Argus; Nisku; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Life insurance

Night shift premium

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Monthly lunches

Team events

Job summary

Argus, a global pigging, threading and manufacturing solutions provider, is hiring CNC Machinists for its Nisku, AB facility. Join a hands-on team with day and night shifts (7:15 AM–4:00 PM; 4:00 PM–2:00 AM) reporting to the Plant Supervisor to produce high-precision parts.

With 2+ years CNC experience and blueprint-reading ability, you’ll thrive in a safety-focused, Lean environment. Lathe experience is ideal, and competitive benefits accompany your hard work and precision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of CNC machining experience and ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Background in machine shop environments, especially lathe experience, is essential.
• Journeyman Machinist ticket or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and Lean Manufacturing principles is valued.

Responsibilities

• Interpret production orders, specifications, materials, and drawings.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide machining processes.
• Program, set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines to meet specs.
• Adjust programs during runs to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Manufacture routine and complex parts from raw materials with precision.
• Use measuring tools to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Route finished products and maintain documentation.
• Operate overhead cranes and pallet jacks safely.
• Plan workloads to meet deadlines and keep work area organized.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Safety-focused

Education

Journeyman Machinist ticket

Tools

Overhead cranes

Pallet jacks

Job description

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 and threading services 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 Nisku, AB, for both day and night schedules. Day shift is Monday - Friday, 7:15AM-4:00PM, and night shift is Monday - Thursday, from 4:00PM-2:00AM.

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, this role operates CNC machines safely and efficiently, 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 need a minimum of 2+ years of CNC machining experience and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. A background in machine shop environments, particularly with lathe experience, will also be essential.

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

• Journeyman Machinist ticket (equivalent experience considered)
• General knowledge of products and services within the oil and gas industry
• Understanding of safe work practices, quality assurance standards, and Lean Manufacturing principles
• 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

You will receive a competitive hourly rate, based on skills and experience, and a host of excellent benefits, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• $2/hr night shift premium
• RRSP matching program after 1 year
• Paid vacation time
• Monthly hot lunches
• Company events and a social committee that fosters a strong team culture