General Labour

Argus; Nisku; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

$2/hr night shift premium

RRSP matching program after 1 year

Paid vacation time

Company events and social committee

Job summary

Argus in Alberta is hiring a general labourer for the Nisku team to prepare OCTG for threading and complete final processing to meet customer and licensor requirements. You will work in a high-volume, fast-production environment, gaining experience from preparation to completion in a hands-on role.

The position involves reading production orders, measuring casing lengths/diameters, maintaining safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a shop setting.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to use measuring equipment and take precise measurements.
• Basic understanding of safety, QA requirements and Lean principles.
• Experience in a shop/manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools and equipment to prepare OCTG for threading and finish processes.
• Follow procedures, complete production documentation and read work orders.
• Measure casing lengths and diameters to close tolerances using scales.
• Provide general shop and yard labour and support process improvements.

Skills

Measuring equipment usage

Safety & QA awareness

Team communication

Tools

MRE swage units

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

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

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 lunchesCompany events and a social committee that fosters a strong team culture