CNC Machinist (Woodwork)
Job No:
93952
Location:
Lethbridge, AB
- Are you a CNC Machinist (Woodwork) with foundry pattern making experience?
- Don't miss this great opportunity to join an industry leading supplier of iron castings!
- Competitive salary and great benefits, based on experience.
About the Organization
Lethbridge Iron Works Ltd. is one of the leading jobbing iron foundries supplying iron castings across North America. Founded in 1898, and headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta, we have since grown into an 110,000 square foot, modern, production foundry managed on a 7-acre expanse in Lethbridge's industrial park.
Each department of the foundry has been outfitted with state-of-the-art automated equipment to ensure that castings consistently exceed customer specifications. At Lethbridge Iron Works, quality is never compromised, as is evident through our ISO 9001 Certified Quality Assurance Program which ensures that castings consistently meet or surpass customer expectations.
We are continually looking for ways to improve and strives to lead and grow in selected markets by serving the needs of present and future customers as efficiently as possible.
About the Opportunity
Lethbridge Iron Works Ltd. has a fantastic opportunity for a CNC Machinist (Woodwork) to join our team on a full-time basis.
In this role, you will be instructed and coordinated by the foundry engineering and production departments to produce and maintain pattern equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building or altering gating and risering
- Mounting pattern and gating on pattern board
- Painting the patterns and making templates
- Maintaining the existing patterns and repairing broken patterns
- Laying out patterns and measuring the patterns
- Reviewing and completing tooling change reports
- Providing requested pattern status information as required
In order to qualify for this role, you must be able to read and understand blueprints, have a good working knowledge of hand and power tools related to pattern making and wood working equipment and possess experience in working with pattern making materials including, wood, metal, epoxy resins, paint, glue and abrasives.
Our ideal candidate will also possess:
- Ability to work with measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers
- Ability to work with lathe and mill (Asset)
- A high level of detail orientation and organization
- Computer literacy skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Prior experience in foundry pattern-making (journeyman patternmaker or some apprentice time)
Due to the nature of this role, you must be comfortable walking, standing or sitting for several consecutive hours, lifting heavy loads of up to 50lbs and must willing to work a flexible work schedule to accommodate production needs.
About the Benefits
Upon joining Lethbridge Iron Works, you'll receive a competitive wage that's commensurate with your skills and experience. In exchange for all your hard work, you can look forward to taking advantage of the employee benefits program which includes:
- Eligibility for participation in the companies profit sharing program
- Group Insurance Plan (including Life, Dependent Life, Short/Long Term Disability, Extended Health, and Dental)
- Enrollment into the company Pension Plan after 1 year of employment
- Opportunity to participate in a group RRSP plan
Better yet, you'll be joining a dedicated group of motivated individuals who take pride in their work and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety. The Lethbridge Iron Works team strives to create an inclusive, supportive team culture where your contributions are always valued.
If you're ready to take on an exciting role with a recognized company, we want to speak with you! Apply today!