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Loader Operator- Night Shift
@ ARGUS MACHINE CO LTD
Nisku, Alberta
Overview
Argus Machine Co Ltd is hiring a night shift Loader Operator to run a Komatsu WA380 wheel loader moving OCTG between trucks, the plant and the yard. The role also prepares casing for threading and completes final processes to customer and licensor requirements. Lifting up to 50 lbs and wearing PPE throughout the shift are part of the work.
Responsibilities:
- Operate wheel loader to move OCTG
- Operate plant equipment to prepare casing for threading
- Apply hazardous chemicals per WHMIS
- Measure casing lengths and diameters
- Complete work documentation and production orders
Requirements summary:
- Machine shop experience an asset
- Wheel loader and forklift tickets an asset
- Knowledge of oil and gas products
- Understanding of safe work, QA and lean principles
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Wheel loader ticket, Forklift ticket |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
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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 |
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Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the employee is responsible for operating a well-maintained Komatsu WA380 Wheel Loader to load and unload OCTG from trucks, manufacturing plant and yard locations. The position also includes 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”. Lengths of Range-1 to Range 3.
Who We Are:
Argus is an employee-owned organization that embraces diversity and the benefits it brings. Innovation and progress are achieved through valuing the ideas of our people, two-way communication, and being open to change. Please visit the ‘About Us’ and ‘Careers’ sections of our website to learn more.
What You'll Do:
Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate wheel loaders in a safe and skilled manner to move OCTG.
- 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.
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Machine shop experience is an asset.
- Current wheel loader and forklift tickets would be 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.
Where You'll Work:
- 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.
At Argus, our core values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We have a strong company culture; as we continue to grow, we strive to ensure that our culture remains the same. Our values can be found on the About Us section of our website. Please make sure our core values resonate with you before you apply to work for Argus as they communicate a minimum standard of behavior that you will be held to.
Our core competencies and company benefits information is found on our careers page.
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