Journeyman Machinist

Hawk Machine Works Ltd - Edmonton are actively seeking a journeyman machinist with some lead hand experience for our busy machine shop in Edmonton.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the shop foreman with the daily running of the machine shop with a focus on support and help to machine operators.

• Read, interpret and edit a variety of G-code programs.

• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points for future machining steps.

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances and prepare working sketches if necessary.

• Inspect pieces throughout run to ensure tolerances and quality.

• Properly use measuring tools.

• Measure and mark metal and other materials.

• Set up, and run when necessary a variety of CNC Lathes and Mills.

• Fit parts to mechanisms and verify dimensions.

• Conduct “first-off” inspection as well as in-process inspections.

• Provide training / support to Operators, Apprentices and other Machinists as part of their orientation and ongoing employment.

• Conduct daily preventive maintenance checks on machines / equipment, tools and parts.

• Inspect cutting tools.

• Maintain a clean work station.

• Follow all required Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures including WHMIS procedures and the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, steel toed boots).

• Adhere to quality procedures and work instructions, and actively participate in the quality improvement process; maintain and complete proper Quality documentation and reports.

• Appropriately, and in a timely manner complete administrative tasks including timesheets, job sheets, etc.

• Relate to and communicate with co-workers and management sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.

• Perform tasks consistent with the position, as may be required on an ad hoc basis.