Machinist Foreman
- Cambridge, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Completing scheduled maintenance and logging updates in database
- Greasing, oiling, and lubricating equipment as required
- Cleaning machining cuttings and debris on a daily basis prior to leaving for the day
- Monitoring the need for equipment, repair, maintenance, and replacement
- Identifying and address all issues which relate to the function, safety, and operation of machinery and identify potential problems with Lab Manager or appropriate service maintenance provider
- Machining test coupons and specimens to dimensional tolerances as outlined in specific standards for required test
- Following written procedures for sample preparation and customer documents
- Monitoring the machining process for quality control and adjusting as needed to maintain precision
- Cutting and preparing samples exactly as instructed from other qualified personnel including engineers, technologists, technicians or NDT personnel
- Ensuring machined samples are de-burred and all sharp edges removed, and are identified with accurate markings including sample ID, job number/lab number, and reference information as per quality assurance program
- Assign tasks to machine shop staff and ensure execution occurs in the required time-frame. Work with Operations Coordinator to ensure priority work is completed efficiently.Providing creative suggestions toward the development and construction of jigging for unusual testing and for new test procedures
- Identifying samples for storage and disposal and ensuring all extra pieces are properly handled, discarded or provided to the appropriate technologist
- Placing orders for shop supplies
- Operating the forklift to move large samples and equipment
- Ensure machine shop staff are trained to Acuren SOPs and specific work procedures
- Maintaining sample identification/traceability and quality control to ensure integrity of tests
- Journeyperson trade certificate in Machining
- Minimum 10 years work experience
- Experience managing a machine shop is considered an asset
- Appropriate job related safety certifications are considered an asset
- Advanced knowledge of materials and processes used in industrial applications
- Advanced knowledge in the use of equipment including: verniers, calipers and micrometers; band saws, angle grinders, hand tools, surface grinders; manual and CNC lathes/mills; and EDM or other cutting methods
- Proficient computer skills and understanding of programming CNC software for equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise during the machining process, identifying and addressing problems with tools, machine settings, or materials to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
- Ability to use their hands skillfully and quickly
- Mechanical ability
- Ability to estimate and measure sizes and lengths accurately
- Strength, stamina and the use of proper lifting techniques required to handle items weighing up to 25 kilograms
- Ability to work independently at tasks that require concentration as well as physical effort
- Understand the relevance and importance of their activities and how this role contributes to the quality management system
- Consistently demonstrates an understanding of, and compliance with, responsibilities under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, ISO Systems (e.g. 9001, 17025, etc.) and Acuren Safety and Quality Management Systems, policies and procedures
- Machine shop environment with some physical effort, continuous mental effort and complex requests for assistance
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds repeatedly
- Capability to work flexible hours and/or occasional overtime