CNC Lathe/Mill Operator - Weekend Shift

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• Hours: Fri; 4pm to 10:30pm, Sat & Sun; 6am to 6pm.
• MUST be an experienced mill & lathe operator, preferred 5+ years of experience.
• Can work without supervision.

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Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic computer experience (Internet Explorer / Microsoft Word).
• Knowledge of the imperial measurement system (inch/pound/feet).
• Knowledge of basic hand tools (hammer/wrench/screwdriver).
• Knowledge of basic power tools (drill/saw/grinder).
• Knowledge of CNC programming and control operations.
• Knowledge of safe and effective CNC setup practices.
• Knowledge of machine tooling and its use.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in CNC operations.

Knowledge:

Machine Operation:

• Knowledge of tool geometry offsets and their function.
• Knowledge of machine controls and their function during operation.
• Knowledge of basic and efficient machine operation.
• Knowledge of insert sizes and naming conventions.
• Knowledge of basic machine maintenance protocols outlined in the policy.
• Ability to use basic machine shop toolings such as grinders, stampers, and deburring equipment.

Machine Programming:

• Knowledge of g-code.
• Ability to program and set up simple parts.
• Ability to troubleshoot and improve upon existing programs.
• Knowledge of proper machining practices.
• Adherence to Plainsman programming procedures.
• Adherence to program saving and revision control procedures.

Machine Setup:

• Knowledge of proper machine setup practices.
• Knowledge of machine tooling and its appropriate usage.
• Adherence to program setup sheet procedures.

Quality of Work:

• Adherence to Plainsman Mfg quality standards and familiarity with the machining of parts to the required dimensions and keeping scrap rates to a minimum.
• Thoroughness and pride at ANY task assigned by the supervisor.

Safety:

• Adhere to the safety program.

The above responsibilities are the basic expectations of any CNC operator, any actions above and beyond will be looked at favorably at review time.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• The below tasks may be asked of any CNC operator to be performed as needed.
• They should also be looked at as going above and beyond the expectations outlined above, during spare time and will be looked upon favorably during reviews.
• Cleaning and deburring parts.
• Emptying chip bins, and disposing of waste/oil coolant appropriately.
• Stamping.
• Washing shop floors.
• 5S organizing.
• Assembly of components as needed.
• During busy periods assist Supervisor and/or manager in the operation of the shop.
• During periods of the Supervisor's absence take over some responsibilities of the operation of the shop.

Plainsman Mfg. Inc. is a locally owned manufacturing and distribution company operating out of Edmonton, Alberta since 1966. We manufacture and distribute products for oilfield production, pipeline maintenance, construction and gas and water distribution. We have an in-house engineering department and a full service manufacturing facility that enables us to respond efficiently to customer and industry needs. Plainsman is currently operating out of a 44000 sq. ft. facility on the south side of Edmonton. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service, and maintain a large inventory at our Edmonton location. Continued registration of our ISO 9001 quality assurance system since 1994 also reflects our commitment to quality and service. At Plainsman, we are constantly seeking out new and better products and services to meet our customer’s requirements and the ever-changing demands of the industry. Over the past 50 years Plainsman has built a solid distribution base which includes oilfield supply stores, OEM’s, PC pump suppliers, chemical pump and instrumentation companies and utility companies principally in Western Canada. We are large enough to effectively look after our customer’s needs and we’re dedicated to providing the kind of personal service and attention our customers deserve. We pride ourselves on creating a positive company culture that promotes internal career growth opportunities as well as an interesting and enjoyable place to work. What sets us apart from our competition is employee job satisfaction which leads to excellent customer service achieved through the cooperation of all departments.