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Job Details

Machinist

Employer

Source Machine

Date Posted

May 29, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $30.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 3  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Jun 19, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Source Machine

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Asset languages

  • Vietnamese
  • Philippine languages
  • Panjabi; Punjabi

Tasks

  • Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
  • Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
  • Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
  • Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
  • 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
  • Machinist Red Seal Endorsment

Measuring tools

  • Micrometers
  • Callipers
  • Calibre
  • Gauges
  • Verniers

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

As per collective agreement

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The 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

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General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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