Posted 3 days ago
General Labour
@ ARGUS MACHINE CO LTD
Nisku, Alberta
Overview
Argus Machine Co Ltd is hiring a general labourer for its Nisku, Alberta plant to prepare OCTG casing for threading and complete final processes. The work involves operating shop tools and equipment, handling hazardous chemicals under WHMIS, and measuring casing to close tolerances. Pay is a competitive hourly rate based on skills and experience, with extended health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, an RRSP match after one year, and paid vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare OCTG casing for threading
- Operate saws, cranes, forklifts and shop tools
- Handle hazardous chemicals under WHMIS
- Measure casing to close tolerances
- Complete production documentation and clean work area
Requirements summary:
- Machine shop experience is an asset
- Ability to use measuring equipment
- General knowledge of oil and gas products
- Understanding of safe work practices and lean manufacturing
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Free or discounted meals |
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ARGUS MACHINE CO LTD
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Manufacturing Intelligent Solutions
Full company description
Since 1958, Argus has created world-class quality machined parts, and products, setting industry standards and exceeding quality requirements. Our skilled engineering, design, and sales staff bring knowledge, expertise, and a passion for excellence to every project. With our fully-equipped machining, engineering, and design facility, Argus is capable of handling any size of project you might need. From concept to implementation, our skilled team is invested with you every step of the way to ensure your satisfaction. PRODUCTS: Argus is an industry leader when it comes to energy products, made to exacting standards with quality workmanship. Our engineering, manufacturing, and assembly teams can ensure you have the best Pigging Valves, Cementing Equipment, Pressure Switches, and Inline Ball Check Valves on the planet. SERVICES: Argus offers quality manufacturing, threading and engineering services with a quick turn-around time. We hold many Premium threading licenses and can provide you with precisely what you need, made to API-Q1 and ISO 9001:2015 certification standards. Argus has a skilled team of engineering personnel to ensure your project is handled with the utmost precision. Our experienced team is up for any challenge, no matter the size, no matter how difficult.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,260
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 255
- Reported office locations
- 5820 - 97 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 3J1, CA
- 2327 5 St, Nisku, Alberta T9E 8H7, CA
- 215 9 Ave SW, 1500, Calgary, Alberta T2P 1K3, CA
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- ARGUS MACHINE CO LTD
- Argus
- Specialties
- Premium Threading
- API Threading
- Drill pipe repair
- Drill pipe Threading
- CNC
- Machining
- Quality
- Oil and Gas
- LEAN
- Pressure Switch
- Safety
- Oilfield
- Cement Heads
- Threading
- API-Q1
- Pigging Valves
- Manufacturing
- ESG
- Pigging systems
- Isolation Valve
- Pipeline Integrity
- Cementing Equipment
- Pig Launchers
- Pig Receivers
- and Pipeline Pigging
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Since 1958, Argus has created world-class quality machined parts, and products, setting industry standards and exceeding quality requirements. Our skilled engineering, design, and sales staff bring knowledge, expertise, and a passion for excellence to every project. With our fully-equipped machining, engineering, and design facility, Argus is capable of handling any size of project you might need. From concept to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1958 |
| Specialties | Premium ThreadingAPI ThreadingDrill pipe repairDrill pipe ThreadingCNCMachiningQualityOil and GasLEANPressure Switch |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
| View page |
Since 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
For our Core Values, please visit: argusinnovates.com/about-us
About the Opportunity
We are hiring a general labourer to work in our Nisku team. Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the employee is responsible for the preparation of OCTG for threading, and completing final processes to ensure the customer and threading licensors’ requirements are met. Casing sizes range from 2 3/8” to 16”.
You will be working in a high-volume, fast-production environment, where you'll gain experience with the full threading process from preparation to completion.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate tools and equipment to handle and prepare the OCTG within the manufacturing plant, including horizontal/ vertical saws, MRE swage units, coil induction stress relievers, phosphate application tanks, coupling torque machines, overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, sand blast cabinets, Techno stamping machines, and various hand tools.
- Appropriate application and handling of hazardous chemicals as required by WHIMIS standards, including: paint, thread compounds, zinc and manganese phosphate.
- Follow Argus Standard Operating Procedures.
- Read and carry out work instructions detailed on Production Orders. Complete documentation for work carried out.
- Measure casing lengths and OD/ ID dimensions to close tolerances, using metric and imperial scales. Use math skills to convert measurement scales and determine average measurements.
- Provide general shop and yard labour as required.
- Identification of process improvements that will benefit workflow and assistance with implementation of approved improvements.
- Clean and maintain the work area and equipment used daily.
- Other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Position Qualifications and Experience:
- Machine shop experience is an asset.
- Ability to use measuring equipment.
- 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.
- Team environment where constant and accurate communication is required.
- 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
- $2/hr night shift premium
- 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!
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