CNC Operator - Afternoon Shift

Q2 Artificial Lift Services•Red Deer, AB

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Operator is responsible for operating CNC machinery to manufacture quality parts in accordance with specifications, production schedules, and safety standards. This role supports efficient manufacturing operations by performing machine setups, conducting quality inspections, maintaining equipment and work areas, and ensuring accurate production documentation. Q2 Artificial Lift Services (Q2 ALS) is a trusted, industry-leading artificial lift company with 50+ in-house repair and service facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Our operations are supported by a world-class manufacturing, API & ISO Certified standards, and patented, top-tier products engineered for exceptional performance. We provide stable careers, hands-on training, and clear opportunities for growth. Our facilities are clean, organized, and fully equipped—offering a professional, modern environment designed to help you build your career.

Requirements

1-2 Years experience as a CNC Machine operator is an asset
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to measure pieces to verify that the size meets the specifications.
Understand the production environment and how to prioritize the necessary tasks.
Ability to work independently.
When required, be part of a team which includes machinists, fellow operators and management to co-ordinate efforts to ensure that machines are used efficiently, and work priorities are well managed.
Ability to learn new specifications and procedures through on-the-job training and experience.

Responsibilities

Operating CNC machines, in accordance with approved, safe work procedures.
Machining parts as scheduled by supervisor, ensuring conformance to specifications.
Manage a clean work area and daily housekeeping in accordance with company 5S policies.
Operate CNC machines and complete work orders to maximize operational and machine efficiency.
Operate and run 2 CNC machines when directed to.
Manage daily CNC process flow. Ensure next job is staged (incl. Material, gages, tooling) to maximize efficiency and decrease set-up time.
Complete work order documents and update hourly production boards (incl. set-up times and issues).
Complete daily housekeeping as per company 5S policy and maintain a clean and neat work area.
Communicate potential continuous improvement initiatives to supervisor (incl. NC program updates, speed and feeds, efficiencies etc.)
Conducting regular routine maintenance operations on CNC machines in accordance with pre-defined schedules to minimize downtime.
Ensuring the integrity and current calibration of all the measuring devices is maintained.
Report to supervisor any requirements for tools, parts and supplies.
Understand job orders and drawings to determine machining operations to be performed.
Operate CNC machine tools to perform repetitive machining operations, such as turning and milling or other machine operations to efficient tooling capabilities.
Verify dimensions of parts machined using calibrated gauges.
Perform quality checks and inspections as required.
Report and document any nonconforming product as per NCR procedures and policies.
Leading by example by following established Quality, Health and Safety policies & procedures.
Showing respect and pride for facilities and equipment.
Being responsible – on time for work and take breaks during designated times.
Carrying out other tasks from time to time as assigned by a supervisor or request for assistance as needed.