SGS

Machinist (Journeyman or Apprentice)

SGS  •  Edmonton, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled, safety-focused Machinist to join our Edmonton team. Our facility specializes in manual machining to prepare custom, low-volume specimens for a material testing environment. Working independently, you will assess raw materials and select, set up, and operate the appropriate machinery to produce high-precision samples. This role is ideal for a positive, self-motivated individual who values autonomy and enjoys contributing to a close-knit team.

Core Responsibilities

  • Conventional Machining: Safely operate manual machine tools—including lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders—for approximately 80% of the time.
  • Standards & Compliance: Prepare specimen samples in strict accordance with CSA, ASTM, and ASME standards and customer requirements.
  • Programming & Controls: Utilize Manual G-Code (Haas Control) and Conversational Programming (Proto-Trak) for specialized setups.
  • Inspection & Quality Control: Measure and verify finished part conformance to strict tolerance standards using precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, and gauges).
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment issues and perform routine preventative maintenance to minimize shop downtime.
  • Safety & Environment: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment under fast-paced, tight deadlines without compromising safety protocols.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Certified Journeyperson holding a valid, recognized credential.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience operating conventional/manual machines.
  • Technical Literacy: Strong ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, engineering drawings, cutting tools, and material properties.
  • Physical Capability: Ability to perform standard machining duties, including standing for extended periods and lifting raw materials.
  • Professional Attributes: Problem-solving mindset • Strong time management • Continuous improvement focus • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Assets

  • Background or experience working within a material testing environment.
  • CNC experience, specifically with Haas, Makino, Proto-Trak, or EDM Wire technology.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.

SGS

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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