Loader Operator- Night Shift
- Nisku, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the employee is responsible for operating a well-maintained Komatsu WA380 Wheel Loader to load and unload OCTG from trucks, manufacturing plant and yard locations. The position also includes the preparation of OCTG for threading, and completing final processes to ensure the customer and threading licensors’ requirements are met. Casing sizes range from 2 3/8” to 16”. Lengths of Range-1 to Range 3.
Who We Are
Argus is an employee-owned organization that embraces diversity and the benefits it brings. Innovation and progress are achieved through valuing the ideas of our people, two-way communication, and being open to change. Please visit the ‘About Us’ and ‘Careers’ sections of our website to learn more.
What You'll Do
Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Our core competencies and company benefits information is found on our careers page.
Who We Are
Argus is an employee-owned organization that embraces diversity and the benefits it brings. Innovation and progress are achieved through valuing the ideas of our people, two-way communication, and being open to change. Please visit the ‘About Us’ and ‘Careers’ sections of our website to learn more.
What You'll Do
Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate wheel loaders in a safe and skilled manner to move OCTG.
- Operate tools and equipment to handle and prepare the OCTG within the manufacturing plant, including horizontal/ vertical saws, MRE swage units, coil induction stress relievers, phosphate application tanks, coupling torque machines, overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, sand blast cabinets, Techno stamping machines, and various hand tools.
- Appropriate application and handling of hazardous chemicals as required by WHIMIS standards, including.
- Paint.
- Thread compounds.
- Zinc and manganese phosphate.
- Follow Argus Standard Operating Procedures.
- Read and carry out work instructions detailed on Production Orders. Complete documentation for work carried out.
- Measure casing lengths and OD/ ID dimensions to close tolerances, using metric and imperial scales. Use math skills to convert measurement scales and determine average measurements.
- Provide general shop and yard labour as required.
- Identification of process improvements that will benefit workflow and assistance with implementation of approved improvements.
- Clean and maintain the work area and equipment used daily.
- Other duties as requested by the supervisor.
- High school diploma with Grade 12 math or equivalent is required.
- Machine shop experience is an asset.
- Current wheel loader and forklift tickets would be an asset.
- Ability to use measuring equipment.
- General knowledge of products and services in relation to the oil and gas industry.
- General understanding of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles.
- Shop floor environment: extended standing and working with products.
- Team environment where constant and accurate communication is required.
- Working wearing personal protective equipment 100% of work time.
- Lifting regularly up to 50 lbs without mechanical assistance.
Our core competencies and company benefits information is found on our careers page.
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Responsibilities
Operate a wheel loader and other shop equipment to move, prepare, and process OCTG, while following work instructions and safety procedures. Measure products, complete production documentation, maintain equipment and work areas, and support general labour and approved process improvements.
Requirements
A high school diploma with Grade 12 math or equivalent is required, along with the ability to use measuring equipment and general knowledge of oil and gas products and services. Machine shop experience and current wheel loader or forklift tickets are assets; familiarity with safe work practices, quality assurance, and continuous improvement is expected.
Skills
- Wheel Loader Operation
- Forklift Operation
- OCTG Handling
- Machine Operation
- Measuring Equipment
- Dimensional Measurement
- Mathematical Conversions
- Production Order Interpretation
- Documentation
- Hazardous Chemical Handling
- Workplace Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
- Shop and Yard Labour
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Logistics
- Energy
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Komatsu WA380 Wheel Loader
- OCTG
- Oil And Gas
- Casing
- Threading Preparation
- Horizontal Saws
- Vertical Saws
- MRE Swage Units
- Coil Induction Stress Relievers
- Phosphate Application Tanks
- Coupling Torque Machines
- Overhead Cranes
- Forklifts
- Pallet Jacks
- Sand Blast Cabinets
- Techno Stamping Machines
- Hazardous Chemicals
- WHMIS
- Thread Compounds
- Zinc Phosphate
- Manganese Phosphate
- Production Orders
- Metric And Imperial Measurements
- Quality Assurance
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Machine Shop