Apprentice Millwright (Industrial Mechanic)

Argus is a fully equipped machining, engineering and design facility based in Edmonton and Nisku, Alberta. We manufacture a diverse range of superior-quality OCTG products. Our facilities include over 100,000 square feet of engineering, manufacturing, threading, assembly, and test space. 

The successful candidate will be curious and have a troubleshooting mindset, combining experience and a problem-solving approach to repair and maintain equipment and machine tools.  

Location: Nisku, AB

Purpose:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Apprentice Millwright is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machine tools within the Argus facilities.

Accountabilities:

Working with the Journeyman millwrights, the role accountabilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Deliver maintenance and repair schedule as directed by the Maintenance Supervisors, ensuring quality and customer requirements are met.
• Complete routine maintenance work on equipment and machine tools, as per the Argus preventative maintenance task sheets and schedules.
• Evaluate machine tools and equipment condition, reporting concerns to the Maintenance Supervisors.
• Troubleshoot and provide unscheduled repairs on equipment and machine tools which are not working. Advise downtime information to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Read and understand drawings, manuals and specifications to assess machine functionality and assist in making repairs and/ or adjustments to machine tools.
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager of machine parts and specialty tools to be ordered to keep machines and equipment running.
• Operate all machines and equipment within the shops and use shop tools, as required, to determine and deliver maintenance needs.
• Record measurements and write service reports to streamline future repairs.
• Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Work with the team to identify and deliver improvements as required.

Position qualifications and experience:

• Registered apprentice with completion of first year as a minimum
• Machine shop experience and a 2nd trade as a Machinist will be an asset.
• Experience, attitude and aptitude to diagnose and fix equipment and machine tools.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles and the ability to impart that knowledge to others.

Working conditions and physical requirements:

• Machine shop environment with extended walking/ standing, limited sitting. 
• Working wearing personal protective equipment.
• Lifting regularly up to 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.

At Argus, our core values are more than just words; they’re a way of life. We have a strong company culture; as we continue to grow, we strive to ensure that our culture remains the same. Our values can be found on the About Us section of our website. Please make sure our core values resonate with you before you apply to work for Argus as they communicate a minimum standard of behavior that you will be held to.

Information on our core competencies and company benefits can be found on our careers page.