ARGUS MACHINE CO LTD

Conversational Machinist (Night Shift)

Edmonton, AB

About This Job

Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Conversational Machinist will be able to run both a lathe and/or a mill to efficiently manufacture parts in accordance with provided specifications.

WHO WE ARE:

Argus creates world-class quality machined parts & products, setting industry standards and exceeding quality requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

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Interpret production order information, including part descriptions, material grade, documents and drawings.

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Read and interpret drawings and blueprints to operate conversational machines in a responsible, diligent and efficient manner. Update and sign off production orders as required.

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Understand the sequence of operations for a production order.

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Carry out work order instructions to program conversational machines to customer specifications.

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Set up, operate and monitor conversational machines, fixing programs during production runs as required. Use measuring tools, gauges and controls as required.

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Manufacture routine, complex and non-routine parts from raw materials.

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Use overhead cranes and pallet jacks to safely manoeuvre raw material/ finished product within the manufacturing plant. Handle materials and equipment with care to ensure materials and equipment are not damaged while being machined. Report any concerns to the Plant Supervisor.

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Complete work orders within deadlines, utilizing appropriate resources for each job. Plans and prioritizes workload, adjusting for problems and working with the Plant Supervisor to address them.

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Maintain the conversational Machine area and equipment daily. Report any concerns to the Plant Supervisor and Maintenance.

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Complete product documentation for work carried out. Route the product and related documentation to the appropriate location once completed.

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Record time and switch codes on the Blue Terminal, scan router operations, enter product quantity and consume materials.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

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5+ years of conversational machining experience.

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High School Diploma required.

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Red Seal Journeyman Machinist is an asset.

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Live tooling machine experience is an asset.

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General knowledge of products and services in relation to the oil and gas industry.

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General understanding of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Shop floor environment, extended standing and working with products.

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Working wearing personal protective equipment 100% of work time.

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Lifting regularly up to 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.

At Argus, our core values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We have a strong company culture; as we continue to grow, we strive to ensure that our culture remains the same. Our values can be found on the About Us section of our website. Please make sure our core values resonate with you before you apply to work for Argus as they communicate a minimum standard of behaviour that you will be held to.

Our core competencies and company benefits information is found on our careers page.

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