General Labour

Argus-Machine-Co-Ltd; Nisku; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

$2/hr night shift premium

RRSP matching program

Paid vacation time

Monthly hot lunches

Company events and social committee

Job summary

Argus-Machine-Co-Ltd in Alberta is seeking a general labourer for our Nisku team. You will prepare OCTG for threading, assist with final processes, and work in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will gain experience across the threading process from preparation to completion while following WHMIS standards and Argus SOPs. The role offers an hourly rate with a comprehensive benefits package and potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop is an asset.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions; use measuring equipment.
• WHMIS standards familiarity.
• Lean Manufacturing principles understanding.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools to prepare OCTG for threading and follow Production Orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; perform daily equipment checks.
• Read work instructions and document completed work.
• Measure casing lengths and OD/ID to tolerances using metric and imperial scales.
• Provide general shop and yard labour as needed.
• Identify process improvements and assist with implementation.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Measuring equipment

Oil & gas knowledge

Team communication

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Sand blast cabinets

Measuring instruments

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.

We are hiring a general labourer to work in our Nisku team. Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the employee is responsible for the preparation of OCTG for threading, and completing final processes to ensure the customer and threading licensors’ requirements are met. Casing sizes range from 2 3/8" to 16%.

You will be working in a high-volume, fast-production environment, where you'll gain experience with the full threading process from preparation to completion.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate tools and equipment to handle and prepare the OCTG within the manufacturing plant, including horizontal/ vertical saws, MRE swage units, coil induction stress relievers, phosphate application tanks, coupling torque machines, overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, sand blast cabinets, Techno stamping machines, and various hand tools.
• Appropriate application and handling of hazardous chemicals as required by WHIMIS standards, including: paint, thread compounds, zinc and manganese phosphate.
• Follow Argus Standard Operating Procedures.
• Read and carry out work instructions detailed on Production Orders. Complete documentation for work carried out.
• Measure casing lengths and OD/ ID dimensions to close tolerances, using metric and imperial scales. Use math skills to convert measurement scales and determine average measurements.
• Provide general shop and yard labour as required.
• Identification of process improvements that will benefit workflow and assistance with implementation of approved improvements.
• Clean and maintain the work area and equipment used daily.
• Other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Position Qualifications and Experience:

• Machine shop experience is an asset.
• Ability to use measuring equipment.
• General knowledge of products and services in relation to the oil and gas industry.
• General understanding of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Shop floor environment: extended standing and working with products.
• Team environment where constant and accurate communication is required.
• Working wearing personal protective equipment 100% of work time.
• Lifting regularly up to 50 lbs without mechanical assistance.

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