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Machinist

@ Ralmax

British Columbia

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Overview

United Engineering Ltd., a Ralmax Group company, is hiring a full-time union Machinist at its machine shop in Victoria, British Columbia. The role covers operating manual and CNC machines to precise dimensions, plus troubleshooting, repair and assembly of industrial equipment. The posting offers competitive base pay, a comprehensive benefits package and a pension, and requires overtime as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate lathes, milling machines and boring equipment
  • Read drawings and plan machining sequences
  • Perform mechanical disassembly, repair and assembly
  • Use precision measuring tools to meet specifications
  • Complete documentation and maintain equipment

Requirements summary:

  • Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals
  • High school diploma preferred
  • Red Seal Journeyman Machinist asset
  • Job shop experience an asset
  • Valid driver's licence required
  • Willingness to work overtime

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-03-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

DepartmentManufacturing & production
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingPlant or factory, Vehicle, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal Journeyman Machinist
Driver’s licencerequired
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationHigh school (preferred)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Ralmax

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Full company description

The Ralmax Group of Companies is a diversified group of industrial businesses focused in and around Victoria’s working harbour. The Group includes Point Hope Maritime, United Engineering, Chew Excavating, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair, Trio Ready-Mix, and Victoria Harbour Ferry. Ralmax is also a partner with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in Salish Sea Industrial Services. Established in 1978, our expertise is marine industrial services, environmental and site works contracting, ship repair, metal fabrication and structural steel, recycling, and industrial property leasing. Our Mission Statement: Provide a sustainable, viable, and responsible industry that leverages and optimizes the inherent value of Victoria’s Harbour.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 343 Bay St, A, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 1P5, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Industrial
  • Property Development
Other recorded names
  • Ralmax
  • Ralmax Group of Companies
Specialties
  • Civil Construction
  • Ship Repair
  • Residential and Commercial Recycling and Disposal
  • Pile Driving and Dredging
  • Ready-mix Concrete Services
  • Demolition
  • Deconstruction
  • Asbestos Abatement
  • Large Steel Fabrication
  • and Landscaping and Gardening Products
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The Ralmax Group of Companies is a diversified group of industrial businesses focused in and around Victoria’s working harbour. The Group includes Point Hope Maritime, United Engineering, Chew Excavating, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair, Trio Ready-Mix, and Victoria Harbour Ferry. Ralmax is also a partner with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in Salish Sea Industrial Services. Established in 1978, our expertise is…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersVictoria, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesCivil ConstructionShip RepairResidential and Commercial Recycling and DisposalPile Driving and DredgingReady-mix Concrete ServicesDemolitionDeconstructionAsbestos AbatementLarge Steel Fabricationand Landscaping and Gardening Products
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Job description

Machinist

Employment Type: Full Time – Union
Business Unit: United Engineering Ltd.
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: Operations Manager

United Engineering Ltd. (a Ralmax Group Company) has an immediate opening for a full-time Machinist at our machine shop in Victoria, British Columbia. UEL’s Machine shop is equipped with some of the largest equipment on Vancouver Island. Our scope of work includes new builds, field mechanical and machining and equipment rebuilds. Machinists at UEL are responsible for operation of manual and CNC equipment as required to achieve precise dimensions on finished parts in accordance with supplied drawings, technical documentation and verbal instructions. In addition, Machinists are responsible for troubleshooting, teardown, repair and assembly of industrial equipment in accordance with customer requirements. They will have the ability to operate a variety of manual heavy machining equipment, hand tools, cranes and mobile equipment in order to perform assigned tasks.

What we offer:


  • Competitive base pay

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Pension

  • Health and wellness programs

  • Exciting work environment and challenging projects

Responsibilities:

  • Perform mechanical disassembly/assembly as required to repair equipment.

  • Set-up and operate lathes, milling machines, boring mills, line boring equipment.

  • Follow procedures to achieve precise dimensions in accordance with specifications.

  • Read and interpret drawings, technical documentation, verbal instructions and determine machining processes and sequence of operations to be performed in order to achieve customer requirements.

  • Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, verniers, dial indicators.

  • Calculate cutting speeds, hole layouts, dimensions, tolerances and determine tooling requirements required to machine various grades of material.

  • Complete any required documentation

  • Clean and maintain equipment

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • Red Seal Journeyman Machinist trade certificate an asset.
  • Experience operating manual machines in a job shop environment as asset.
  • Experienced in jobber shop repair environment as asset.

Knowledge and Skills


  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals and drawing, written procedures, and verbal instructions
  • Ability to manage complex machining tasks with a high level of productivity and accuracy

  • Ability to follow all Company policies and procedures, including safety

  • Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times

  • Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required

Requirements

  • Must possess a selection of basic hand tools i.e. basic mechanical tools, measurements tools 6" dia. and under
  • Must possess a current and valid driver's license

  • Must be willing to work overtime as required

  • Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 50 lbs, kneel, climb ladders, and walk on varied terrain

  • Must be eligible to work in Canada

Work Conditions:

  • Manual machining and custom repair work environment
  • Occasionally required to go on board marine vessels and to customer sites

  • Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
  • Safety equipment such as coveralls, hi-vis vest, hardhat, glasses and gloves are provided
  • Measurement tools greater than 6" and up are provided
  • Regularly perform repetitive tasks
  • Possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Will be required to occasionally work outdoors in the elements

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: [email protected]. We want to support all applicants during this process. We encourage all indigenous candidates to self identify during the application process.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are looking forward to connecting with you!

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