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JR104541 Manual Machinist - Horizontal Boring Mill / VTL

  • AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 15, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Operate and set up manual horizontal boring mills or vertical turret lathes, while maintaining safe and efficient production and monitoring product quality. Manufacture or repair products to schedule, interpret technical drawings, improve methods, and collaborate with or mentor other machinists.

Job details

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. About the role Job Summary: Responsible for operating and maintaining production machinery, ensuring efficient and safe operations. This role performs advanced machine setup, monitors production quality, and may assist in training junior operators. This position is intended for experienced support-level team members who will generally work autonomously and may only require closer supervision in non-routine situations. At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable. Join our team within the Rotating Equipment Services division in Canada as a Journey-person Machinist to help us take Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services (Canada) Ltd. to the next level. In this role, working under limited supervision, you will: Operates a Manual Horizonal Boring Mill or Vertical Turret Lathe on a daily basis. Sets up and operates manual machine tools under limited supervision. Ability to work in team. Learn and mentor with Machinists. Read and interpret drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Manufacture or repair product on time as defined by direct supervisor and production schedule. Work towards improved methods for higher quality and improved costs. To succeed in this role, you will need: Completion of a Journeyperson Certificate as a Machinist. Working knowledge and ability to effectively set-up all or most of the following machines: Engine Lathe, Milling Machine, Radial Drill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill. Working knowledge of tool geometry and applications. Working knowledge of effects of feeds and speeds on all materials. Ability to work overtime as required. If you’re qualified with proven expertise in this position, take the next step and make the most of your skills. Your benefits: Defined contribution pension scheme Employee Assistance Program, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, Travel Insurance, Extended Health & Dental, Visioncare Milestone/length-of-service awards Tuition reimbursement program Overtime pay as applicable Location: We are based in Edmonton, Alberta. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada; if selected, must be available for an in-person interview. If you are interested in this opportunity, apply today. We look forward to hearing from you! Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. What we offer you Casual dress Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

What you’ll do

Operate and set up manual horizontal boring mills or vertical turret lathes, while maintaining safe and efficient production and monitoring product quality. Manufacture or repair products to schedule, interpret technical drawings, improve methods, and collaborate with or mentor other machinists.

Requirements

A Journeyperson Certificate as a Machinist and working knowledge of machine setup, tool geometry, and the effects of feeds and speeds on different materials are required. Candidates should be able to set up most of the listed machines, work with limited supervision, and work overtime when needed.

Benefits

  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Extended Health and Dental Coverage
  • Vision Care
  • Milestone and Length-of-Service Awards
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Overtime Pay
  • Company Pension
  • On-Site Parking
  • Paid Time Off
  • RRSP Match

Listed skills

  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Manual Horizontal Boring Mill Operation
  • Vertical Turret Lathe Operation
  • Manual Machine Setup
  • Machine Tool Operation
  • Reading and Interpreting Drawings
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Tool Geometry
  • Feeds and Speeds
  • Machining
  • Production Quality Monitoring
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Teamwork
  • Mentoring
  • Process Improvement
  • Engine Lathe Setup
  • Milling Machine Setup
  • Milling
  • Machine Tools
  • Machine Setup
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Boring Mill
  • Time Off Management
  • Rotating Equipment
  • Lathes
  • Metal Lathes
  • Drilling
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Optometry
  • Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
  • Geometry
  • Innovation
  • Machinery
  • Operations
  • Production Schedule
  • Drawing Interpretation

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Horizontal Machinist
  • Machinist
  • Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
  • Machinists

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