Journeyman Machinist

Hawk Machine Works Ltd - Edmonton are actively seeking a journeyman machinist with some lead hand experience for our busy machine shop in Edmonton.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the shop foreman with the daily running of the machine shop with a focus on support and help to machine operators.

• Read, interpret and edit a variety of G-code programs. 

• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points for future machining steps. 

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

• Inspect pieces throughout run to ensure tolerances and quality. 

• Properly use measuring tools. 

• Measure and mark metal and other materials. 

• Set up, and run when necessary a variety of CNC Lathes and Mills. 

• Fit parts to mechanisms and verify dimensions. 

• Conduct “first-off” inspection as well as in-process inspections. 

• Provide training / support to Operators, Apprentices and other  Machinists as part of their orientation and ongoing employment. 

• Conduct daily preventive maintenance checks on machines / equipment, tools and parts. 

• Inspect cutting tools. 

• Maintain a clean work station. 

• Follow all required Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures including WHMIS procedures and the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, steel toed boots). 

• Adhere to quality procedures and work instructions, and actively participate in the quality improvement process; maintain and complete proper Quality documentation and reports. 

• Appropriately, and in a timely manner complete administrative tasks including timesheets, job sheets, etc. 

• Relate to and communicate with co-workers and management sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally. 

• Perform tasks consistent with the position, as may be required on an ad hoc basis.