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CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinist

Employer

Alpek Machine works Inc

Date Posted

June 22, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $34.00 to $36.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 80 to 96 hours bi-weekly
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jul 22, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Alpek Machine works Inc

Languages

English

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Agricultural equipment
  • General manufacturing
  • Mining Industry
  • Oil and gas industry

Tasks

  • Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
  • Set up and adjust production machineries/tools
  • Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
  • Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
  • Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
  • Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Machinist Trade Certification

Measuring tools

  • Micrometers
  • Callipers
  • Calibre
  • Gauges
  • Verniers

Computer and technology knowledge

Mastercam CAD/CAM

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Automatic lathes
  • Drill presses
  • Engine lathes
  • Gear cutting machine
  • Milling machines
  • Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Gears

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

5 years or more

Health benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinist is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Machinists
OBJECTIVE

Interest in setting up and programming machine tools for use by machining tool operators when required

INNOVATIVE

Interest in performing precision machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations, and in planning best sequence of operations

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

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Visual Abilities

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Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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