Manual Machinist - Horizontal Boring Mill / VTL

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Operates manual horizontal boring mills daily to perform line boring on split-case pump housings and other rotating equipment.

Sets up and operates manual machine tools under limited supervision.

Machine within tight tolerances to meet engineering/customer/contract specifications and applies knowledge of qualities of metals and alloys being machined.

Plans sequence of own work operations and methods of set-up including methods of mounting, levelling, aligning, holding and fastening work. Interprets blueprints, charges, tables, handbook formulas, sketches and written and verbal orders.

Lays out work according to requirements. Selects and grinds own cutting tools.

Performs any bench work necessary to finish and fit parts to required specifications.

Must be able to plan and organize own work activities

Must have excellent understanding of customer focused, service-based business.

Must have strong people skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Must be capable of understanding and applying procedural based work processes.

Must have good communication skills with strong organizational ability and detail orientation.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Working knowledge and ability to effectively set-up all or most of the following machines: Engine Lathe, Milling Machine, Radial Drill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill

CNC machine tool experience preferred

Working knowledge of tool geometry and application

Working knowledge of effects of feeds and speeds on alloy materials

Ability to work overtime as required

Location: Located in Edmonton, AB.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada; if selected, must be available for an in-person interview.

If you are qualified with proven expertise in this position, take the next step and make the most of your skills.

On-site parking

Milestone service awards

Tuition reimbursement program

Group pension with matching contributions

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Medical, dental, vision, travel

Life insurance, short term disability, ADD

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