Machinist

Company Description

Global Power Technologies (GPT) is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of Thermoelectric Generators (TEG’s) and a leading supplier of Remote Power Systems. The Company’s products are used extensively in the oil and gas industry as well as for telecommunications, security and surveillance and military applications. With sales into 55 countries, GPT has been providing reliable solutions for critical remote power applications around the world since 1975.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Machinist to work in the machine shop in our manufacturing facility in Bassano, Alberta. You will be a part of a positive, respectful environment where we take genuine pride in all that we do and are passionate about ensuring the success of our customers and our employees.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Machinist will support the manufacturing of GPT Products.

Job Duties

· Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools

· Operate manual lathes, mills and drill presses

· Operate bandsaws and iron workers

· Clean and deburr parts

· Operate a forklift when required

· Computer dimensions and tolerances and measure and layout work pieces

· Verify dimensions of parts machined for accuracy and conformance to specifications

· Participate, suggest, and look for ways to contribute to continuous improvement activities

· Have a proactive attitude towards health and safety, follow all company policies/procedures to ensure safe operations of all duties

· Assist other departments as needed

Qualifications

· Journeyperson qualifications an asset but not required

· Strong English written and verbal communication skills

· 5+ years of related experience

· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, charts, and tables

· Detail orientated with pride in the work produced

· Working in a team environment

· Decision making, critical thinking and problem solving

· Job task planning and organizing

· Computer use

· Strong commitment to working in a safe manner

· Must have reliable transportation to Bassano facility

· Willingness to alter shift times as required by production demands

· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

What We Offer

At GPT we care about the personal job satisfaction of our employees. We recognize the wide variety of factors that contribute to this satisfaction and encourage work life balance. Along with competitive compensation and benefits packages, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and we foster a culture that’s inclusive where our people can be themselves.

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To Apply

• Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@globalte.com quoting the job title in the subject line and tell us why you are the best candidate for the job. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the volume of anticipated applications, we will be responding only to those candidates who are contacted for an interview.