About Us:
Q2 Artificial Lift Services (ALS) has 40+ repair and service facilities located across the Canada and the U.S. Our service locations are supported by a world-class manufacturing operation (API & ISO Certified), plus a highly skilled engineering and optimization group. Q2 ALS manufactures high quality individual pump parts in the Oil and Gas Industry. We offer a complete product line of barrels, plungers, fittings, accessories and heat treated tubing needed for downhole pump installations.

Basic Employee Responsibilities

Every Q2 ALS employee is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Leading by example by following established Quality, Health and Safety policies & procedures.
• Showing respect and pride for facilities and equipment.
• Being responsible – on time for work and take breaks during designated times.
• Carrying out other tasks from time to time as assigned by a supervisor or request for assistance as needed.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Operating a Grinder in accordance with approved, safe work procedures. Grind plungers, valve rods and polish rods as scheduled by supervisor, ensuring conformance to specifications and technical work instructions. Manage a clean work area and daily housekeeping in accordance with company 5S policies.

• Operate Grinders and complete work orders to maximize operational and machine efficiency using standard work process and procedures.
• Manage daily grinder process flow. Ensure next job is on deck to maximize efficiency. Move complete job to next square in process.
• Complete work order documents and update hourly production boards (incl. set-up times and issues).
• Complete daily housekeeping as per company 5S policy and maintain a clean and neat work area.
• Communicate potential continuous improvement initiatives to supervisor (incl. speed and feeds, set-up efficiencies etc.)
• Conducting regular routine maintenance operations in accordance with pre defined schedules to minimize downtime.
• Ensuring the integrity and current calibration of all the measuring devices is maintained.
• Report to supervisor any requirements for tools, parts and supplies.
• Understand job orders, standard work and drawings to determine machining operations to be performed.
• Verify material dimensions to drawings using calibrated measuring equipment.
• Perform in process quality checks.
• Report and document any nonconforming product so supervisor.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Good mathematical skill.
• Experience as a grinder operator is preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing.
• Ability to measure pieces using measuring equipment to verify that the size meets the specifications.
• Ability to work independently.
• When required, be part of a team, fellow operators and management to co-ordinate efforts to ensure that machines are used efficiently, and work priorities are well managed.
• Ability to learn new specifications and procedures through on-the-job training and experience.

Physical Demands

• Periodic heavy lifting up to 5Olbs.
• Standing for 8 hours
• Machine shop environment
• Inside work

Job Types: Full-Time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Time
• Monthly & Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 Hour Shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as Needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime Pay

Work Location: In Person

Please Note: If you currently reside outside the area of the posted job location, we are not offering relocation packages at this time.

We do not accept calls/inquiries from agencies.

While we thank all applicants for applying, we will contact only those selected for an interview.