Northpoint Technical Services Hiring for Machinist (Journeyman or Apprentice) at Calgary, AB Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB

Openings: 2

Overview

NorthPoint Technical Services, a Wajax Company, is an industry leader in the repair of rotating industrial equipment, including motors, generators, gearboxes, switchgear, transformers, fans and turbines. NorthPoint operates as a stand-alone entrepreneurial business that benefits from decades of technical expertise, a national footprint, and a strong reputation for quality and customer service. With 8 locations strategically located throughout Canada, we pride ourselves in doing the job right, when the customer needs it and to the highest level of quality found in our industry. From motors to generators to pumps to turbines – if it rotates, we can fix it.

Why work here

Located in Calgary, one of 9 locations across Canada (Calgary, Grande Prairie, Regina, Winnipeg, Sarnia, Sudbury, Kirkland Lake, Moncton, St. John’s), the EMSTs work with a small and dedicated team of mechanical professionals. NorthPoint strives to create an atmosphere and culture that embraces work/life balance, an understanding of what our employees require to be successful, and where hard work and commitment is rewarded with advancement opportunities.

What the job looks like:
The Machinist is responsible for creating quality parts produced on various machines such as but not limited to lathes and milling machines and general shop equipment according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams. Responsibilities will include reading and interpreting blueprints and manuals to determine production processes and requirements and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. The Machinist will detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machines, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of production and report all machine malfunctions to their immediate supervisor. This position will require an individual who is familiar with all types of machinery including experience with manual machining. The Machinist will protect Northpoint’s’ value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential.

Job Duties

Study and interpret drawings, blueprints, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, tools to be used, materials for the job and setup requirements.

Set up machining equipment utilized by the organization in order to ensure equipment operations at accepted standards for the type of tooling being used.

Provide verification of dimensions of machined parts using precision measuring instruments.

Fit and assemble machine components and parts to industry standards.

Ensure work piece dimensions are correct and to established tolerance criteria.

Measure, examine and test completed parts, identifying defects and ensuring conformance to specifications and blueprints.

Perform preventative maintenance as required.

Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.

Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of production. Report all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor.

Communicate with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.

Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.

Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with provincial and federal law, the Company ISO Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.

Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.

Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planning, drilling, precision grinding and other operations.

Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools.

Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.

Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges and other measuring devices.

Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports.

Maintain up to date knowledge of industry standards and practices.

May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:
Trade certification or currently enrolled as a Machinist Apprenticeship or combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in machining

Minimum of 1-year experience operating machines such as lathes and milling machines (non-CNC) in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Intermediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.

Ability to read drawings and specifications with an intermediate understanding of geometric tolerance and dimensions.

Working knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules.

Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery and equipment.

Able to fabricate new parts to replace defective parts during machine setup, maintenance, or overhaul.

Strong work ethic and positive team attitude with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Work Conditions:
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.

Manual dexterity required.

Frequently noisy working environment.

Overtime as required.

Use of PPE, including safety glasses and steel toe boots required.

Able to remain standing for long periods of time.

Must have clean Driver’s Abstract

We thank all applicants for their interest in NorthPoint, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.