Journeyperson Machinist (Acheson)

Position Scope

NACG is seeking a Journeyperson Machinist at our Acheson Shop location.

This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region. For this role, NACG offers a combined gross rate of up to $58.35/hour as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

Location: Acheson

Schedule: 7x7 - 12 hours, days

Hourly Rate: Up to $58.35 per hour

Overtime: After 44 hours in a week or designated day off

Incentives: Tool Allowance, Boot Allowance, Benefits

The successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $58.35/ hour
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Set up and operation of portable line-boring, facing, and bore welding equipment (95% of the work scope)
• Set-up and operation of manual machine tools including lathes, drills, milling machines (5% of the work scope)
• Perform repairs and fabrication on components according to customer specifications and technical drawings
• Develop and follow defined work scopes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Complete detailed work orders and reports as required
• Mentor and evaluate apprentices in accordance with company standards
• Follow all company codes of practice, safety procedures, and site-specific requirements

What Makes You the ONE

• Journeyperson Machinist certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal
• 1-2 years of experience working with heavy equipment
• Portable line boring experience is required . Experience with York equipment is preferred
• Experience operating horizontal lathes, radial arm drills, and milling machines is preferred
• Welding experience is preferred
• Able to read technical drawings and interpret salvage specifications
• Strong measuring, documentation, and quality control skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
• Valid Journeyperson or Red Seal ticket
• Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

• Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site-specific details.

Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:

• Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2027, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation – NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at View email address on jobs.swagapp.com to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today!