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Machinist - Drilling and Intervention (Evenings)

The machinist will set up and operate manual lathes and machining centers to perform various machining functions such as turning, milling, and threading. They are also responsible for maintaining product identification, performing minor machine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

  • On-site
  • Nisku, AB
  • Posted Aug 7, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Job Summary: The Machinist works under the supervision of the Lead Supervisor, performing a variety of tasks with manual lathes and/or machining centers by applying knowledge of machine shop theory, procedures, and machinability of materials. Must be familiar with Poreba and DSNG. This position would be an evening shift starting after 2pm. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Set up and operate lathes or machining centers to perform machining functions, such as turning, milling, boring, facing and threading parts. * Repair work with various threads * Interpret engineering drawings for specifications, set up and operating requirements. * Clean machine, tooling and parts, and may perform minor machine maintenance. * Maintain product identification and traceability of parts including stamping/re-stamping control numbers as required. * Comply with safety, quality, 5S, and house-keeping requirements throughout the machine shop area in the facility. Job Qualifications: * Experience with setup and operation of CNC Lathes and/or Mills. * Trade certification considered an asset, but not required. * Overhead Crane and Forklift Certificates an asset. * Poreba and DSNG experience preferred. Required Skills: * Ability to edit programs Competencies: * Dealing with Ambiguity * Customer Focus * Integrity and Trust * Drive for Results * Customer Focus * Effective Communication HSE Requirements (Training and Physical Requirements): * Participate in near miss / incident reporting; * Adhere to all HSE policies and procedures; * Able to work in manufacturing environment (walking, standing, noise); * Ability to lift 35 lbs unassisted. Safety sensitive This position is classified as safety sensitive, and employment would be conditional on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment testing. Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit: https://www.nov.com/Careers [https://www.nov.com/Careers] NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. National Oilwell Varco values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The machinist will set up and operate manual lathes and machining centers to perform various machining functions such as turning, milling, and threading. They are also responsible for maintaining product identification, performing minor machine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience with the setup and operation of CNC lathes and mills, with familiarity in Poreba and DSNG equipment preferred. A trade certification, overhead crane certificate, and forklift certificate are considered assets for this role.

Benefits

• Employer retirement plan contributions • Health Spending account • Employer paid premiums • On the job training • Educational Assistance Program

Other relevant skills

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  • CNC Lathes
  • CNC Mills
  • Manual lathes
  • Machining centers
  • Threading
  • Milling
  • Boring
  • Facing
  • Turning
  • Engineering drawings
  • Poreba
  • DSNG
  • Program editing
  • Machine maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Lifting Ability
  • Overhead Crane Operation
  • Effective Communication
  • Lathes
  • Customer Service
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Forklift Truck
  • Incident Reporting
  • Machining
  • Stamping (Metalworking)
  • Mills
  • Tooling
  • Dealing With Ambiguity
  • Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Energy
  • Drilling Machine Operator
  • Machinist
  • Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
  • Machinists

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week