Weiler Machinist

Argus; Nisku; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

$2/hour night shift premium

RRSP matching program after 1 year

Monthly hot lunches

Company events and a social committee

Job summary

Argus is seeking a Weiler Machinist to safely operate a Weiler E-series Production Lathe (Siemens 840D) and finish parts in alignment with customer specs. You will work with team members to ensure on-time shipping of orders.

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, you will set up, monitor, and adjust programs, read drawings, and use gauges and measuring tools. Lean manufacturing principles guide daily continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a conversational Weiler lathe and reading part drawings.
• Journeyman Machinist ticket is an asset.
• General knowledge of oil & gas industry products and services.
• Understanding of safe work practices, QA, and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor the Weiler lathe; adjust programs during production.
• Manufacture routine, complex, and non-routine parts from raw materials per work orders.
• Interpret part descriptions, materials, documents, and drawings.

Skills

Weiler lathe experience

Journeyman Machinist ticket

Oil & gas knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Weiler Machinist safely and efficiently operates a Weiler E-series Production Lathe (control type Siemens 840D), finishes products accurately, and works effectively with team members to complete and ship orders on time.

Accountabilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor machine in a responsible, diligent, and efficient manner. Fix programs during production runs as required. Use measuring tools, gauges, and controls as required.
• Carry out work order instructions to program machine to customer specifications. Manufacture routine, complex, and non-routine parts from raw materials.
• Interpret production order information, including part descriptions, material grade, documents, and drawings.
• Use overhead cranes and pallet jacks to safely maneuver raw material/ finished product within the manufacturing plant.
• Plans and prioritizes workload to complete work orders within deadlines, utilizing appropriate resources for each job.
• Completes product documentation for work carried out. Routes the product and related documentation to the appropriate location once completed.

Position Qualifications and Experience

• Experience running a conversational Weiler lathe.
• Journeyman Machinist ticket considered an asset.
• 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.

About The Benefits

• Extended Health and Dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• $2/hour night shift premium
• RRSP matching program after 1 year
• Monthly hot lunches
• Company events and a social committee that fosters a strong team culture

At Argus, our core values are more than just words; they’re a way of life. We have a strong company culture, and as we continue to grow, we strive to ensure it remains the same. Our values can be found on the About Us section of our website. If you share our values and have the skills necessary to succeed in this role.