Machinist

Position: Machinist I
Position Summary
Acuren  is currently recruiting a  Machinist  to join our  Materials Testing Laboratory  team in  Cambridge . Our lab provides a wide range of materials testing services, including chemical, mechanical, and physical testing, metallurgical investigations, and weld qualifications.

This is a great opportunity for someone with  machining experience or related technical skills  who enjoys  hands‑on, problem‑solving work  and wants to contribute to a  collaborative, world‑class laboratory environment .

Position will be based in our Cambridge location.

Salary range $26.00 to $28.00 based on qualifications and experience

Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Machinist Foreman, the Machinist I provides assistance and support by setting up and operating precision metal cutting and grinding machines such as lathes, milling machines, saws, drills and grinders, and preparing test coupons, samples or components made from metals, plastics, rubber textiles and fibreglass, while following Acuren’s standard operating procedures and process maps. Conducting maintenance of equipment including:

Completing scheduled and routine maintenance and logging updates in database

Greasing, oiling, and lubricating equipment as required

Cleaning machining cuttings and debris on a daily basis prior to leaving for the day

Monitoring the need for equipment repair, maintenance, and replacement

Identifying and bringing all issues which relate to the function, safety, and operation of machinery and identify potential problems to the attention of the Machine Shop Foreman

Assisting with the preparation of samples by:

Machine test coupons and specimens to dimensional tolerances as outlined in specific standards for required test

Cutting and preparing samples exactly as instructed from other qualified personnel including engineers, technologists, technicians or NDT personnel

Ensuring machined samples are de‑burned and all sharp edges removed, and are identified with accurate markings including sample , job number, and reference information as per quality assurance program

Providing support to the Machine Shop operations by:

Providing creative suggestions toward the development and construction of jigging for unusual testing and for new test procedures

Identifying samples for storage and disposal and ensuring all extra pieces are properly handled, discarded or provided to the appropriate technologist

Placing orders for shop supplies

Operating the forklift to move large samples and equipment

Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  The position requires understanding and knowledge in the following areas:

Knowledge of materials and processes used in industrial applications

Knowledge in the use of equipment including: verniers, calipers and micrometers; band saws, angle grinders, surface grinders, surface grinders; manual and CNC lathes, mills; and torch plasma cutting

The position requires the following skills and abilities:

Ability to use their hands skillfully and quickly

Mechanical ability

Ability to estimate and measure sizes and lengths accurately

Strength, stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques required to handle items weighing up to 25 kilograms

Ability to work independently at tasks that require concentration as well as physical effort

Basic computer knowledge

Consistently demonstrates an understanding of, and compliance with, responsibilities under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, ISO Systems (e.g. 9001, 1725, etc.) and Acuren Safey and Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures

EDUCATION:

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalency, and enrollment in a machinist apprenticeship program from a recognized technical institution.

Appropriate job related safety certifications are considered an asset.

Benefits
The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid…