Machinist Lead Hand

Job Description

🌟 Ready to Lead the Way? Join FLINT's Machine Shop Team in Fort McMurray! 🛠️

Are you on the lookout for your next leadership adventure? FLINT is on the hunt for a dynamic Lead Hand to join our thriving Machine Shop in Fort McMurray. As a Lead Hand, you'll be the guiding force, reporting to our Machine Shop Superintendent and spearheading workforce coordination within the shop.

What's in it for You?

• Permanent Full-Time Position: Located in Fort McMurray.
• Competitive Compensation: We reward your skills with a competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility Matters: Enjoy flexible schedules and hours of work.
• Growth Opportunities: Probation and annual reviews with potential hourly rate increases.
• Inclusive & Engaged Culture: Join us for delicious weekly BBQs.
• Recognition Galore: Participate in our Recognition Program.
• Vacation Vibes: Take advantage of flexible vacation times with no blackout periods.
• Jump into Fun: Enjoy jump time and more!

What would you be doing?

• Lead in Style: Steer the ship in the absence of the Shop Superintendent, providing supervision and guidance.
• Daily Workforce Wizardry: Oversee day-to-day planning for our stellar Machine Shop team.
• Safety First: Administer safety programs to ensure a secure workplace.
• Client Connections: Be the bridge between FLINT and our valued clients.
• Tech Trailblazer: Dive into our cutting-edge computer systems to keep operations running smoothly.
• Precision Matters: Interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings with precision and adhere to tolerance specifications.
• Master of Machines: Skillfully operate and maintain various equipment, including conventional lathes, mills, grinders, and portable machining tools.
• Hands-On Expertise: From line boring to flange facing and cold cutting, you'll handle a range of field machining applications.

Does this sound like you?

• Leadership Legacy: Bring 1-2 years of leadership or supervisory experience to the table.
• Field-Ready: You're comfortable working in field conditions.
• Line Boring Savvy: Experience in line boring is a definite plus.
• Machinery Maestro: Proficiency in both conventional lathe and mill operations is a must.
• Safety First: Hold your CSO certification or are eager to obtain it.
• Machinist Magic: Possess a Machinist Journeyperson/Apprentice certificate.
• Fluent in English: Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Physical Prowess: You're physically fit and capable of handling various job duties, including heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing, shoveling, bending, twisting, and more.

Other important details  

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing. 

Why FLINT?

FLINT strives every day to be recognized as your employer of choice, modelling our core values not only to our customers but also to our employees. We promise to uphold these values by providing a safe, progressive, and proactive work environment while continuously working to minimize our impact on our planet. We will work every day to build our employees into leaders, fostering a work environment of integrity, curiosity, empowerment, and innovation. At FLINT, we recognize that our greatest resource is our people. By combining world-class workforce solutions with top-tier talent, together will  build upon our reputation of unwavering quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.  

We are committed to creating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, including fostering a safe and respectful environment that allows for diverse perspectives—a work environment in which all employees are valued and have an equal opportunity to achieve success.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected factors.