Machinist I

Position Summary

Acuren is looking for a Machinist to join our Materials Testing Laboratory in Cambridge. Our lab provides chemical, mechanical, and physical testing, metallurgical investigations, and weld qualifications for clients across the Nuclear, Aerospace and Infrastructure industries. As a Machinist, you'll prepare the precision specimens and fixtures that make that testing possible. 

Position Details:

• Position: Machinist

• Location: Cambridge, Ontario

• Employment Type: Full-Time

• Work Location: On-site – Cambridge Materials Testing Laboratory

• Compensation: $25.00–$30.00 CAD per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

If you enjoy hands-on precision machining, have strong attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative, high-quality laboratory environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Acuren team.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Machinist Foreman, the Machinist I provides assistance and support by setting up and operating precision metal cutting and grinding machines such as lathes, milling machines, saws, drills and grinders, and preparing test coupons, samples or components made from metals, plastics, rubber textiles and fibreglass, while following Acuren’s standard operating procedures and process maps.

 

 

• Machine test specimens (such as tensile bars, impact specimens and weld coupons) to specification and tolerance using manual and/or CNC equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and test procedures
• Set up, operate, and maintain lathes, mills, saws, grinders, and related equipment
• Inspect finished work with precision measuring tools to confirm it meets requirements
• Keep accurate records and work within quality and safety procedures
• Work with lab technicians and engineers to meet project deadlines

Requirements

Education

• Machinist certification or apprenticeship is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Machinist certification or apprenticeship is an asset
• Experience with CNC and/or manual machines, or related technical skills and a willingness to learn
• Ability to read drawings and use precision measuring instruments
• Attention to detail and pride in accurate, repeatable work
• Experience machining metals to test-standard requirements (ASTM, ISO, or similar)
• Background in a testing, inspection, or quality-controlled environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Working Conditions

• Indoor machine shop environment or industrial settings where heavy machinery is used
• Environment can be noisy, with constant sounds of machines operating
• Frequent mental effort for measuring, testing, adjusting, and problem solving
• Occasional interruptions and may receive basic requests for assistance
• Exposure to potentially hazardous machinery, sharp tools, and equipment. Use of PPE required.

  PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS: 

• Frequent periods of standing and periods of concentration.
• Frequent lifting/carrying materials, tools, and equipment of up to 50 lbs
• Occasional mobility such as reaching, kneeling/crawling, bending/crouching
• Frequent use of hand dexterity to operate tools and measure parts 

 

Company Overview and Benefits

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

 

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

 

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

 

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

 

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

 

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.

 

Benefits

 

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

 

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

 

Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.