
Assembler
ARGUS MACHINE CO LTDSince 1958, Argus has grown from a small local business into a global provider of pigging, threading, and manufacturing solutions.
Today, Argus operates two fully equipped manufacturing facilities, supported by certified processes and decades of field experience. We deliver high-quality pigging valves and threading services to diverse industries worldwide—driven by reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture.
Our mission is to support a greener future by helping reduce environmental impact and emissions across the industries we serve. As an employee-owned company, Argus offers rewarding career opportunities in Edmonton and Nisku, Alberta, where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and innovate.
For more information, please visit our website: argusinnovates.com [https://argusinnovates.com/]
For our Core Values, please visit: argusinnovates.com/about-us [https://argusinnovates.com/about-us]
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are hiring an Assembler to join our Assembly team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the Assembler is responsible for assembling all Argus products in accordance with production and quality standards, procedures, and practices.
WHO WE ARE:
Argus creates world-class quality machined parts & products, setting industry standards and exceeding quality requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Interpret production order information, including part descriptions, documents and drawings.
- Read and interpret drawings to assemble products in a responsible, diligent and efficient manner.
- Carry out work order instructions to:
- Assemble new Argus products.
- Disassemble, inspect/ repair and reassemble Argus used products.
- Understand the sequence of operations for a production order.
- Handle materials and equipment with care to ensure the product is not damaged while being assembled. Report any concerns to the Assembly Team Lead.
- Complete work orders within deadlines, utilizing appropriate resources for each job.
- Plan and prioritize workload, adjusting for problems and working with the Assembly Team Lead to address them.
- Maintain the Assembly area and equipment, ensuring the equipment is clean and correctly stored.
- Use forklift and overhead cranes to safely maneuver product within the Assembly shop.
- Use air tools and torque machines, as required, safely and correctly to complete product assembly.
- Inspect and test final completed product.
- Complete product documentation for work carried out. Route the product and related documentation to the appropriate location once completed.
- Provide general shop labor as required.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working with valves.
- Experience with Dynamics AX/ ERP inventory system is an asset.
- A forklift and crane operation certificate is an asset.
- General knowledge of products and services in relation to the oil and gas industry.
- General understanding of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Shop floor environment, extended standing and working with products.
- Working wearing personal protective equipment 100% of work time.
- Lifting regularly up to 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS:
You will receive a competitive hourly rate, based on skills and experience, and a host of excellent benefits, including:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- RRSP matching program after 1 year
- Paid vacation time
- Monthly hot lunches
- Company events and a social committee that fosters a strong team culture
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to succeed in the role, we invite you to apply today!
About ARGUS MACHINE CO LTD
Argus Machine Co. Ltd. is an Edmonton, Alberta-based manufacturer that designs and produces equipment for the oil and natural gas industry, including pipeline pigging valves, pigs and pigging equipment, pressure switches, cementing equipment and emergency shutdown systems. The company also provides premium and API oilfield threading, custom machining and related engineering services.
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