Machinist / Mill Wright

Company description

Graf Mechanical Ltd. employs skilled Heavy Equipment & Welding Technicians in the largest Oil Sands Project in Canada, assisting with outages and general maintenance of equipment in several open pit mines.

Job description

Job Summary

Graf Mechanical Ltd. is currently seeking a Machinist/Millwright Journeyman to join the Graf Mechanical Ltd. mine maintenance project team on sites near Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Machinist/Millwright set up and operate precision metal cutting (line boring) machining equipment to make and repair products made from metals on heavy mining equipment.

Machinist/Millwright work according to very precise specifications. When there are no prints or other specifications, they determine dimensions by logic or by measuring samples using instruments such as micrometers and calipers. Electronic instruments have digital readouts and require the operator to program them for use.

To perform a typical machining task, Machinist/Millwright:

• Study specifications, charts, drawings or sample parts to determine the machining operation to be performed,

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

• Measure and mark metal and other materials,

• Set up and operate tools, which may be computer numerically controlled, to perform precision machining operations, and

• Fit parts to mechanisms and verify dimensions.

Machinist/Millwright Journeyman Responsibilities

• Overhauling & maintaining various types of large open cut mining equipment,

• Onsite line boring operations and surface milling procedures on all makes and models of open cut - mining equipment,

• Possess the ability to provide 'bore surveys and condition reports to bores and bushings,

• Workshop and field-based machining operations on a wide variety of earth moving components to tight tolerances (such as +/- .0005” in most cases),

• Blueprint reading

• I.D bore welding and bore reclamation; face build ups and machining to OEM specifications,

• Onsite maintenance of mining equipment

Conditions of Employment for this position are:

• For positions that fall into the list of required positions within the Graf Mechanical Ltd. Background Check policy, qualified applicants who are offered, and accept, the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check. This may consist of all or a combination of the following: Canadian Criminal Record check, an Employment Verification and/or an Education and Accreditation Verification.

• For positions that fall into the list of required positions within the Graf Mechanical Ltd. Alcohol & Drug (A&D) policy, qualified applicants who are offered, and accept, a position must provide evidence of a satisfactory Alcohol & Drug test in accordance with the Company's Alcohol & Drug Policy. In order to be valid, the test must have been conducted at the direction of Graf Mechanical Ltd. Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Journeyman Certification in the Machinist or Millwright

• Able to use hands skillfully and quickly

• Excellent mechanical ability

• Able to estimate and measure sizes and lengths accurately

• Able to work independently at tasks that require concentration as well as physical effort

• Basic computer knowledge

• Strength, stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques required to handle items weighing up to 50lbs

• Fully experienced with CLIMAX line boring equipment

• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS 09 or CSTS 2020) Certification

• First Aid – Standard Level Certification

• CSE (Confined Space Entry)

• Fall Arrest and/or Fall Protection (OSSA issued ticket is the general requirement)

• Knowledge of and ability to operate a bore welding machine

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• A keen eye for detail, presentation and craftsmanship in bucket rebuilds, repairs and refurbishments, dump bodies, blades, fabrication and other welding related duties on mining equipment

• Significant post-trade experience with heavy earth moving equipment

• Strong analytical skills with a solution focus

• Use of measuring tools in an accurate manner

• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team

• Ability to work under minimum supervision and meet deadlines

• Ability to successfully maintain composure in a dynamic environment with frequent job priority changes

What We Offer

Graf Mechanical ltd. offers you the opportunity to become part of a organization that is substantially growing year over year.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $35.00-$62.00 per hour

Expected hours: 84 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Experience:

• Machinist: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person