Journeyman Machinist

For over 25 years, Hunterwood Technologies has been a world leader in the design, fabrication, and manufacturing of forage compactors. Located in Cochrane, Alberta we perform work around the world in forage exporting to regions including Australia, Europe, Africa and the United States. At Hunterwood you will work in a dynamic team-based environment where safety and reliability are critical.

Summary:
Machinists set up and operate precision metal cutting and grinding machines such as lathes, milling machines, drills and grinders to make and repair products made from metals and new alloys.
- Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production and works without direction with most complicated drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
- Operates all types of machine shop (CNC and conventional) equipment
- Ability to perform, set-up and operate job related machines and programs (GibbsCam) (horizontal/vertical 4 axis)
- Ensure work piece dimensions are correct and set to established tolerance criteria
- Measure, examine and test completed parts, identify defects and ensure conformance to specifications and blueprints
- Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and performing basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment
- Within the scope of the job requirements, to adhere and comply with provincial and federal law, the Company’s Quality program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations
- Organize jobs and material, ensuring they are delivered on time
- Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
- Select appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
- Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
- Monitors production, adjusting feed and other settings as necessary.
- Maintains inventory of completed products.
- Checks output for quality assurance and documents defects.
- Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Performs other tasks relating to the position’s classification

Qualifications Required:

- Journeyman Machinist within Alberta and/or Red Seal
- Mechanical inclined for machine maintenance and repairs
- Ability to assist less experienced personnel with work methods, habits and performance
- Ablility to maintain a set of tools to perform machining functions
- Strength, stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques required for handling items weighing up to 25 kilograms/50 pounds.
- Good coordination and manual dexterity
- Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
- Proficient in math
- Basic computer skills
- Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly
- Working knowledge of safety protocols
- The ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints
- The ability to comprehend and trouble-shoot mechanical systems, and
- The ability to get along with and supervise the work of others.

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

**Salary**: $30.00-$36.72 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyman Machinist? (preferred)

Work Location: One location