Weatherford is hiring for a Machinist for our Lloydminster Saskatchewan facility. This is a hands on, rewarding role for our facility that manufactures and services above ground pumping units. You'll be working within a supportive, inclusive team in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Weatherford provides training, excellent benefits and fantastic career progression.
Position will apprentice under a current Journeyman Machinist.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (not listed in any particular order)
- Milling/Lathe Machine Operator
- Good knowledge of Conventional / CNC machines and processes
- Good knowledge of measuring tools / materials and tooling
- Assembling of products
- Understanding Technical Drawings
- Fabricate and modify tools and equipment.
- Operate metalworking machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, or grinder to machine parts to specifications.
- Calculate and set controls to regulate machining, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
- Install repaired parts into equipment and operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Know and understand Weatherford Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
- Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Weatherford.
- Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
- Perform various other duties and activities within product line as assigned by supervisor.
- 3+ years related machinist experience
- Extensive ability and knowledge of operating, CNC lathe-mill, hollow spindle lathe, rotary drill press and various hand tools such as grinders, debur, etc.
- Read basic measuring tools
- Overhead crane experience preferred
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Ability to drive/operate loader and forklift
- Must be a team player willing to assist and help fellow colleagues.
- Must be a good verbal communicator.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to adjust to the demands of the oil industry.
- Pumping unit fabrication and repair experience preferred
- Must be willing to work overtime
- Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation
- Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
