Machinist

Machinist

• Employment Type: Full Time – Union
• Business Unit: United Engineering Ltd.
• Location: Victoria, British Columbia
• Reporting to: Operations Manager

United Engineering Ltd. (a Ralmax Group Company) has an immediate opening for a full-time Machinist at our machine shop in Victoria, British Columbia. UEL’s Machine shop is equipped with some of the largest equipment on Vancouver Island. Our scope of work includes new builds, field mechanical and machining and equipment rebuilds. Machinists at UEL are responsible for operation of manual and CNC equipment as required to achieve precise dimensions on finished parts in accordance with supplied drawings, technical documentation and verbal instructions. In addition, Machinists are responsible for troubleshooting, teardown, repair and assembly of industrial equipment in accordance with customer requirements. They will have the ability to operate a variety of manual heavy machining equipment, hand tools, cranes and mobile equipment in order to perform assigned tasks.

What we offer:

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension

Health and wellness programs

Exciting work environment and challenging projects

Responsibilities:

Perform mechanical disassembly/assembly as required to repair equipment.

Set-up and operate lathes, milling machines, boring mills, line boring equipment.

Follow procedures to achieve precise dimensions in accordance with specifications.

Read and interpret drawings, technical documentation, verbal instructions and determine machining processes and sequence of operations to be performed in order to achieve customer requirements.

Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, verniers, dial indicators.

Calculate cutting speeds, hole layouts, dimensions, tolerances and determine tooling requirements required to machine various grades of material.

Complete any required documentation

Clean and maintain equipment

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Red Seal Journeyman Machinist trade certificate an asset.

Experience operating manual machines in a job shop environment as asset.

Experienced in jobber shop repair environment as asset.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals and drawing, written procedures, and verbal instructions

Ability to manage complex machining tasks with a high level of productivity and accuracy

Ability to follow all Company policies and procedures, including safety

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times

Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required

Requirements

Must possess a selection of basic hand tools i.e. basic mechanical tools, measurements tools 6" dia. and under

Must possess a current and valid driver's license

Must be willing to work overtime as required

Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time , able to lift up to 50 lbs, kneel, climb ladders, and walk on varied terrain

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Work Conditions:

Manual machining and custom repair work environment

Occasionally required to go on board marine vessels and to customer sites

Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

Safety equipment such as coveralls, hi-vis vest, hardhat, glasses and gloves are provided

Measurement tools greater than 6" and up are provided

Regularly perform repetitive tasks

Possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Will be required to occasionally work outdoors in the elements

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures) . If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: [email protected] . We want to support all applicants during this process. We encourage all indigenous candidates to self identify during the application process.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are looking forward to connecting with you!