Apprentice Instrument Technician

Job Responsibility:

Who we are :

For over 50 years, Swagelok Edmonton has been dedicated to providing professional customer service and support to our valued customers on our extensive local inventory of Swagelok products. As one of the leading fluid handling components suppliers in Central and Northern Alberta, we demonstrate our level of commitment to our customers and associates by our dedication and focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Who we are :

The Apprentice Instrument Technician is required to assist in the growth and development of the Custom Solutions department by increasing productivity and relieving other team members of basic and intermediate duties.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain the 5S standard of the shop and housekeeping

• Assembly of assemblies and panels

• Assistance with inspections and testing

• Operation of CNC equipment for bending and coiling

• Assisting with equipment maintenance

• Mentoring of junior fabrication associates

• Assist Field Engineering team on layouts

• Meet with customers for testing and layouts

• Cutting and deburring tubing

• Bending tubing both by hand and with CNC bender

• Installation of Swagelok tube fittings

• Production of Swagelok hoses

• Working hands-on with the product and working with a team to complete projects on time

• Training using an online portal, Swagelok University

• Additional assistance and responsibilities as assigned and as development progresses.

Qualifications/Skills Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Trade Training

An asset but not required:

• Technical industry background
• Experience as a carpenter, millwright, metal worker, construction worker, electrician, fabricator, or welder
• Experience within Oil & Gas industry or Instrumentation industry

Skills and Competencies:

• Intermediate skill with hand tools and power tools
• Basic computer skills such as email and internet usage
• Knowledge on analytic software including but not limited to: SAP, Crystal Reports, Advanced Excel Analytics, Power BI, and Business Systems
• Understanding of assembly, fabrication, or instrumentation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read P&ID or CAD drawings
• Able to think and problem solve analytically

An asset but not required:

• Understanding of Solidworks software
• Awareness of the Swagelok product line