machinist

A-Apollo Windows & Doors; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Apollo Windows & Doors in Calgary is seeking an experienced machinist to read drawings, set up machines, and inspect parts to tight tolerances. The role is on site with no remote option and requires readiness to relocate if needed.

You will work with milling machines and shapers, perform calibration, and maintain inspection records while contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment that values accuracy and dependability.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• On-site work with no remote option.
• Willing to relocate; construction materials industry experience helpful.
• Experience reading drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables.
• Repair machine tools and parts.
• Set up and adjust production machineries/tools.
• Fit and assemble components to close tolerance.
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments.
• Document deviations from specifications and tolerances.
• Verify dimensions of machined parts using precision tools.
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools.
• Verify product dimensions for accuracy and conformance to specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Milling machines

Shapers

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Building construction materials

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Repair machine tools and parts
• Set up and adjust production machineries/tools
• Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
• Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Milling machines
• Shapers

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities