CNC Lathe Machinist, Oilfield Tubular Threading

Grizzlytrek Group•Edmonton, AB

7d•CA$28 - CA$36•Onsite

About The Position

GrizzlyTrek is seeking one CNC Lathe Machinist to join our valued client’s team at a modern machine shop in Edmonton, Alberta. This is a full-time, permanent, year-round position on a Monday to Friday day shift. You are an experienced CNC turning hand with at least three years on the machines. You set your own tooling, plan your own machining sequence, read drawings and connection specifications without hand-holding, and gauge your own work with micrometers, calipers, and thread gauges. Oilfield tubular and premium connection threading experience is a strong asset, but it is not mandatory. If your CNC lathe fundamentals are solid, your background can come from OCTG or tubular manufacturing, downhole tools, wellheads, valves, pressure equipment, large-part or production turning, industrial repair shops, or general precision manufacturing. Experience on Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Weiler, or similar controls, and comfort editing G-code and M-code at the machine, will move your application to the top of the list. Machinist Red Seal certification is an asset, not a requirement. Machinist is an optional certification trade in Alberta, so we assess applicants on proven ability at the machine rather than on paper alone.

Requirements

Three or more years of hands-on CNC lathe machining experience
Proven ability to complete your own setups, tooling changes, and offset adjustments without supervision
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, machining drawings, and written specifications
Confident use of micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, and other precision measuring instruments
Working knowledge of G-code and M-code and the ability to edit programs at the control
Sound judgement on tooling selection, feeds, speeds, and machining sequence
Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and to support and coach less experienced team members
Commitment to safe work practice and to site PPE requirements

Nice To Haves

API, OCTG, or premium connection threading experience
Familiarity with API 5CT or API 5B requirements
Thread gauging and connection inspection experience
Experience on Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, Doosan, Weiler, or similar CNC lathe controls
Large-part, heavy, or high-volume production turning experience
Machinist apprenticeship hours or Red Seal certification
Current WHMIS, First Aid, or overhead crane and rigging tickets

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC lathes machining oilfield tubular connections, including API and premium threads
Select cutting tools, inserts, and specialized threading tooling appropriate to each job and material
Plan the machining sequence and determine the most efficient and accurate order of operations
Interpret machining drawings, work orders, and connection specifications, including API 5CT and API 5B requirements
Edit G-code and M-code and adjust offsets, feeds, and speeds at the control to hold tolerance
Operate the tubular loading and material handling system
Gauge threads and verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, and connection inspection instruments
Complete first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, and document results accurately
Troubleshoot dimensional, surface finish, and tool wear issues, and correct them at the source
Mentor junior operators on setup, measurement technique, and safe work practice
Perform routine preventative maintenance and keep the machine and work area clean and safe