Machinist

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. We have sustained growth through the contributions of our team members’ commitment to customer service, quality, and innovative products.

We currently have an opportunity for a **Machinist to join our Maintenance team** at our Steinbach facility. With world-class equipment and manufacturing capabilities, Barkman offers the mechanically minded a rewarding work environment where you are part of a team that prides itself on teamwork, ingenuity, and quality workmanship. It is an environment that cultivates learning, mentoring, and enjoying our workday together.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- **People Skills**_: You will have a positive attitude, willingness to help co-workers’ complete tasks, be punctual with a commitment to good attendance and the ability to work with others to problem-solve.
- **Focus on Quality**:_ You will have an eye for detail and take pride in your workmanship. A high level of commitment and a “can-do” attitude towards quality is a vital requirement for this role.
- **Capacity**:_You will understand the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed to meet maintenance requirements with high-quality standards.

**As a Machinist, you will be responsible for**:

- Machining parts/components and maintaining equipment and tooling.
- Setup and configuration of fixtures, tooling, and components to ensure desired results
- Reading blueprints and specifications to set up and operate a variety of machine operations
- Verifying the dimensions and accuracy of machined parts to ensure they meet specifications
- Performing preventative maintenance on equipment and assisting in repairs
- Determining the best way of making parts/repairs to minimize interruption of production
- Maintaining quality workmanship for optimal machine performance and production capabilities
- Ensuring that safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures are followed
- Providing superior internal customer service
- Experience as a machinist or fabricator in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with a variety of machining equipment (lathe, manual mill, 3-axis mill)
- Mechanical aptitude
- Strong mathematical skills
- Innovative problem-solving abilities
- Experience with tools normally found in a maintenance department
- Ability to understand blueprints
- Attention to detail, working with precise measurements and specifications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude, and self-motivated with an interest in continual learning/training
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable with varying day to day assignments
- Must be comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Certified Red Seal Machinist, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) or Tool & Die Maker certification an asset
- Understanding of CAD/CAM an asset
- Welding experience is an asset

Applicants are requested to submit their resumes as soon as possible, resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for as they are reviewed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Work Location: In person