Posted 7 days ago
Machinist Apprentice
@ Timken
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Standard Machine, a Timken brand, is hiring an afternoon shift Machinist apprentice to run gear cutting and milling machines, Monday to Thursday starting 3:00pm. The work involves precision machining to tight tolerances, reading blueprints, and crane operation, with a shift premium, bonus plan and full benefits offered.
Responsibilities:
- Run lathes, boring mills and CNC machines to tight tolerances
- Read blueprints and engineered drawings
- Measure and inspect parts to ISO and QA standards
- Operate overhead crane up to 20 tonnes with rigging
- Perform preventative maintenance and safety compliance
Requirements summary:
- 3rd or 4th year apprentice, or equivalent experience
- Shop experience running manual and CNC machines
- Experience with gear cutting, hobbing and shaping equipment
- Crane operation with proper rigging techniques
- Journeyman Machinist certificate is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Machinist |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Machining |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Visa sponsorship, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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Timken
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Career Opportunity: AFTERNOON SHIFT Machinist
GEARED FOR EXCELLENCE
At Standard Machine we design and manufacture high-quality parts for critical industries including pulp and paper, mining, oil and gas, chemical processing plants, steel mills, marine applications, transportation, military, and aerospace.
We engineer solutions that keep the world moving by offering products and services to keep the world’s equipment, machinery, and vehicles in motion. Standard Machine offers the opportunity to develop unique skills in an environment that supports cross-training and personal development through diverse career paths.
We are seeking an AFTERNOON SHIFT Machinist who are interested in gear cutting and milling. This shift starts at 3:00pm, Monday - Thursday.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings
- Run variety of machines including boring mills, and lathes when required
- Understand tool limitations and controls during operation
- Operate machines within tight tolerances and have a good knowledge of feeds and speeds
- Measure precisely utilizing mic’s, calipers, bore gauges and hold tight tolerances
- Operate travelling overhead crane up to 20 tonnes, and know rigging requirements
- Inspect work according to ISO and Quality Assurance standards
- Capable of working unsupervised on own machine.
- Troubleshoot within area and on machines
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment
- Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures
- Assist with continuous improvement projects under the direction of the team leader
- Complete autonomous maintenance of equipment as per daily check lists
Qualifications
Education
- Journeyman Machinist certificate is considered an asset, but not required
- 3rd/4th Year Apprentice
- Years Experience and specific skils can be measured for Journeyman Equivalency
Competencies
- Experience with large Boring Milla
- Ability to run variety of manual and CNC machines: lathes, mills, grinders, slotters, gear cutting equipment, including hobbers and shapers
- Commitment to providing outstanding service
- Attention to detail with a focus on quality
- Experience in a shop environment, preferably with custom ability
- Ability to operate a crane with proper rigging techniques
Put your Career in GEAR today!
Working at Standard Machine, a Timken Brand, opens the door for opportunity, benefits, and security.
Compensation
We offer a competitive salary to secure the brightest talent for our organization. This includes generous shift premium for Afternoon shift, free PPE and uniforms, annual boot allowance, overtime bonus, prescription safety glasses allowance, and tool replacement. We also have a short-term incentive (BONUS) plan that pays based on individual and company performance.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, employee assistance program, RRSP with company matching, vehicle discount programs, and MORE.
Continuing Education
You'll have the chance to gain knowledge and experience in a wide range of industries and applications. We sponsor trades education including wage top-up while in school for employees pursuing Journeyman certification. In addition, tuition assistance opportunities may be available if you want to enhance your education in a field related to your career.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Applicants must provide proof of all relevant qualifications and be available to participate in a pre-employment testing procedure. Only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Canada, residing in Canada, will be considered for this position.
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