Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting an Apprentice Machinist to join our team and support the sour gas corrosion testing lab in Calgary, AB. The finished products produced by our machine shop are primarily NACE corrosion test specimens machined from oil and gas tubular products. Under the direction of the Machinist Foreman, the Apprentice Machinist 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.

Position Summary

Location: Calgary, AB Position Type: Full-time, permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday (may vary based on operational requirements) Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience Responsibilities Operate band saws, cut off saws, surface grinders Operate CNC lathes and mills Hand polishing/grinding test samples Use precision measuring equipment for quality control Perform regular shop cleaning, inspections and basic maintenance Requirements Indentured Machinist Apprentice Completion of a CNC machining course High school diploma or equivalent Familiar with CNC and manual machines Experience with AutoCAD would be considered an asset Good communication skills with a willingness to learn under the current machinist lead Ability to execute verbal and written work directions 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 benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Working Conditions

Indoor machine shop environment or industrial settings where heavy machinery is used Environment can be noisy, with constant sounds of machines operating Frequent mental effort for measuring, testing, adjusting, and problem solving Occasional interruptions and may receive basic requests for assistance Exposure to potentially hazardous machinery, sharp tools, and equipment. Use of PPE required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS

Frequent periods of standing and periods of concentration.

Frequent lifting/carrying materials, tools, and equipment of up to 50 lbs

Occasional mobility such as reaching, kneeling/crawling, bending/crouching Frequent use of hand dexterity to operate tools and measure parts Company Overview As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers. Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.