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Machine Shop Helper

@ Advanced Material Handling

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Abbotsford, British Columbia

On-siteFull-time
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Overview

Advanced Material Handling is hiring a Machine Shop Helper to support the machine shop team with setup, operation and maintenance of CNC machines. The work covers CNC lathes and mills, quality inspection against blueprints, and material handling in a job shop. The posting prefers apprentices in their first to third year of machinist training and is a full-time role.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and run CNC lathes and mills per drawings
  • Assist in producing parts in a job shop
  • Inspect and verify parts against blueprints
  • Report CNC machine repair needs
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area

Requirements summary:

  • Enrolled as a 1st-3rd year machinist apprentice (preferred)
  • Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Haas control systems experience (preferred)
  • Overhead crane experience (asset)
  • Strong attention to detail and team-oriented mindset

Tools & skills

CNC latheCNC millHaas controloverhead crane
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2026-08-11
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low

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Advanced Material Handling

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We design and manufacture customized heavy industrial material handling equipment all across America.

Full company description

Advanced Material Handling Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of material handling equipment for pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, cement, and co-generation. We bring over 40 years of combined experience as well as a true team approach to every opportunity we undertake. We are continually developing new conveyor chain and accessories while developing creative solutions and constructing high quality products to meet each customer’s unique requirements.

LinkedIn followers
3,355
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 2323 Millwright Dr, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2T 6J8, CA
Business categories
  • Foundries
  • Industrial Design
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Advanced Material Handling
  • Advanced Material Handling
  • Advanced Material Handling Ltd
Specialties
  • pulp and paper
  • cast chain
  • mill chain
  • conveyors
  • https://www.youtube.com/user/amhandling
  • potash
  • and mining
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0

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Advanced Material Handling Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of material handling equipment for pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, cement, and co-generation. We bring over 40 years of combined experience as well as a true team approach to every opportunity we undertake. We are continually developing new conveyor chain and accessories while developing creative solutions and constructing high quality products…

FieldValue
IndustryPaper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersAbbotsford, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2008
Specialtiespulp and papercast chainmill chainconveyorshttps://www.youtube.com/user/amhandlingpotashand mining
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Job description

About the Role

As a Machine Shop Helper at Advanced Material Handling, you will play a vital role in supporting the machine shop team with setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC machines. This role is ideal for an apprentice in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year looking to gain hands-on experience in machining, programming, and quality control in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • CNC Machine Operation: Setup and run CNC Lathes and Mills as per provided drawings.
  • Production Support: Assist in producing parts in a job shop-style machine shop, making a variety of different products.
  • Quality Control: Inspect and verify parts against blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Tool and Equipment Maintenance: Report CNC machine repair needs and assist in maintaining tools and equipment.
  • Material Handling: Ensure proper handling and organization of raw materials and finished parts.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the machine shop supervisor and team to meet production goals.
  • Continuous Improvement: Support efforts to optimize programs, reduce machine spindle time, and improve efficiency.
  • Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean and safe work area, following all company policies and safety regulations.

Experience & Skills:

  • Currently enrolled as a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd-year machinist apprentice (preferred but not mandatory).
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Experience with Haas control systems (preferred but not mandatory).
  • Overhead crane experience is an asset.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and safely in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join AMH?

At Advanced Material Handling, we believe in developing our people and giving team members opportunities to grow their skills through real, hands-on experience. You'll work alongside an experienced manufacturing team, contribute to a variety of projects, and continue developing your machining knowledge in a supportive environment.

If you're motivated, safety-minded, and ready to build your career in machining, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the AMH team and build your skills while helping us deliver quality manufacturing solutions.

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