machinist apprentice

Alpek Machine Works Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

Alpek Machine Works Inc. in Calgary, AB, is seeking a skilled machinist with 1 year to less than 2 years of experience for on-site work at our Alberta facility.

You will read engineering drawings, set up and operate conventional and CNC machines, and verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers and Verniers. Candidates must hold a Machinist Trade Certification or a Registered Apprenticeship, be bondable, and ready for a fast-paced environment with strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certified machinist with apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience reading drawings and using precision measuring tools.
• On-site work in Calgary, Alberta with safety awareness.
• Bondable and able to pass criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Measure and lay out work pieces for assembly.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, charts.
• Set up and adjust production machinery/tools.
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision instruments.
• Document deviations and maintain inspection records.
• Verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, Verniers.
• Operate CNC and conventional machine tools.
• Verify product dimensions meet specs.

Skills

Accurate

Dependability

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Quick learner

Education

Machinist Trade Certification

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Verniers

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Automotive manufacturing
• Agricultural equipment
• General manufacturing
• Mining Industry
• Oil and gas industry
• Oilfield construction industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Set up and adjust production machineries/tools
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Machinist Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Boring machines
• Broaching machine
• Engine lathes
• Gear cutting machine
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine
• Shapers
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available