Machinist

Edmonton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you enjoy creative work with machinery that requires a high degree of skill and precision As a Machinist for the Fleet and Facility Services Branch you will be responsible for machining and metal work for the City of Edmontons fleet of vehicles equipment and infrastructure. This essential role within Fleet & Facility Services involves creating repairing or modifying machine and equipment parts. Your contributions are vital for reducing service downtime maintaining equipment for which off-the-shelf parts are unavailable and customizing parts to meet client specifications.

What will you do

Creates parts for machines trucks graders loaders dozers and other machinery utilizing various precision machines
Operates lathe and CNC equipment for Cutting turning shaping and finishing shafts axles pins pulleys and gear blanks for forming flat end surfaces collars shoulders and cylindrical surfaces; cuts screw threads for dilling reaming tapping and burling a variety of work pieces
Utilizes milling machine to produce flat curved and irregular surfaces; forms slots grooves keyways dovetails splines flues cams and gears
Utilize CNC Plasma table to cut parts for Machining and welding process
Operates drill press to form holes arbor press to fit or remove bushings or to broach keyways grinders to sharpen tools; use of band saw and a variety of hand tools
Assemble or dismantle equipment such as hoists hydraulic cylinders Drives gears; may inspect repair and modify equipment in the field
Performs other duties as required
General shop duties to maintain safety and organization of tools parts etc
Establish required parts and materials for ordering based on planned and emergent tooling or repair requirements
Enter appropriate information and detailed notes into M5 system
Participate is all section and/or safety related required training meetings inspections etc

Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
Knowledge of occupational hazards of the trade
3 years as Journeyman preferred
Certified Alberta Journeyman in the trade of Machinist

Skills required for success:

Adherence to all legislation and specifically OH&S
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and OH&S safety precautions applicable to the trade
Considerable knowledge of metal properties machining methods and shop mathematics; numerical ability to compute dimensions tapers cutting angles tool settings feed rates and machine speeds
Spatial perception to visualize from plans sketches designs drawings; detect surface defects on finished products
Capable of passing a job-related physical abilities evaluation (includes lifting 75 pounds) and a City medical examination
Near visual acuity and depth perception to set up and operate machines and read graduations on precision measuring instruments
Ability to physically perform the duties and the wearing the mandated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Sufficient strength to perform work requiring the carrying lifting and positioning or workpieces or tools weighing up to 50 pounds
Familiarity with the work of related trades
Able to understand communicate read and write English at a level needed to meet job-related task and safety requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated good work ethic and a willingness/ability to learn and mentor on the job and update skills
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel toed boots is a requirement for this position
Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an
accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $48.242 (Hourly) $100729.300 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: NC/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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