CNC Machinist (full-time, permanent; Calgary, AB)

About Precise Drilling Components:

Precise Drilling Components (PDC) is an innovative and experienced designer and manufacturer of a wide range of drilling, construction, and structural steel components — including industry-leading downhole drilling tools. Based in Calgary, Alberta, PDC ships its products worldwide. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled team, we provide customized solutions tailored to our customers’ specific needs. From intricate design engineering to complex fabrication, every project is executed with meticulous attention to detail.

Our Core Values:

• We take pride in our reputation for quality work performed safely and with care for our environment.
• We have sustainable and profitable operations driven by our ability to execute swift decisions.
• Our people are dedicated, innovative, and hardworking.
• Our actions are characterized by integrity, trust, and respect.
• We are committed to teamwork.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A comprehensive benefits plan through Sun Life including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A new, state-of-the-art, and clean facility.
• Career development support.
• Tuition reimbursement for apprenticeship and approved training.
• Weekly catered lunches.
• The opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing business.

Your Opportunity with PDC:

PDC is currently looking for a CNC Machinist to join the team. As a CNC Machinist, you will play an important role in producing high-quality parts using CNC equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and other related machinery working from blueprints, company plans, and technical drawings. You will also help identify equipment issues or machining variances and make adjustments within your scope to support safe, efficient, and accurate production, while reporting any concerns to your supervisor. This role also involves operating lifting devices as part of your daily responsibilities and is considered safety sensitive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Produce high-quality parts on CNC machines under the direction of the Machine Shop Foreman.
• Load parts, prove programs, operate controls, set offsets, make simple edits, deburr parts, and inspect finished workpieces to ensure they meet quality and conformance requirements.
• Study and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, the sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on materials or workpieces to support accurate machining.
• Identify equipment malfunctions or machining variances and make adjustments within your scope to maintain quality production; report any machine issues to your leader.
• Communicate with your leader to troubleshoot machining or quality concerns.
• Safely operate lifting devices to move materials and finished parts.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and maintained, including performing basic preventative maintenance.
• Verify product dimensions and specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of machine tools, including CNC equipment, to perform precision machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, drilling, and grinding.
• Complete required internal documentation accurately and on time.
• Support smooth shift transitions by documenting actions taken, noting irregularities, and communicating ongoing needs.
• Attend and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and other scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Journeyperson CNC Machinist certification is required; Red Seal certification is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience operating CNC machines, including lathes and milling machines, in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience with conversational programming or G-code is an asset, along with the ability to edit existing programs and test new ones.
• Familiarity with Mastercam, SolidWorks, and machine controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, and Mazatrol.
• Excellent knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an intermediate understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions.
• Solid understanding of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other machining accessories.
• Excellent knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments, including calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and scales.
• Ability to safely operate lifting devices to move materials and parts.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and isolate equipment issues or machining irregularities.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to producing quality work.
• A strong work ethic and a positive, team-focused attitude.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage changing priorities, delays, and unexpected challenges.

Shift:

Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

Apply Now!

For more information on our company, please explore our website (www.pdcbits.ca).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: [email protected].