Threader Operator

About Us:
Q2 Artificial Lift Services (ALS) has 40 repair and service facilities located across the Canada and the U.S. Our service locations are supported by a world-class manufacturing operation (API & ISO Certified), plus a highly skilled engineering and optimization group. Q2 ALS manufactures high quality individual pump parts in the Oil and Gas Industry. We offer a complete product line of barrels, plungers, fittings, accessories and heat treated tubing needed for downhole pump installations.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Set-up lathes by selecting, installing, indicating, and adjusting required work-holding, tools, fixturing, tool holders, attachments, indexers, and stops.
• Verify settings by measuring first piece performing 100% visual and dimensional inspection per ISO procedure frequencies.
• Maintain specifications by observing machine cycles; taking measurements; troubleshooting, adjusting and reprogramming; monitoring and replacing tools; adhering to quality procedures.
• Achieve routing setup and run times and report any difficulties to shop lead.
• Maintain open communications by documenting actions, irregularities and attentive needs and by completing production and quality paperwork, setting up and/or maintaining organized setup note system.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized working conditions by adhering to safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting repairs requiring service to shop supervisor; keeping equipment clean.
• Update job knowledge by participating in company arranged educational opportunities, reading technical publications, trying new technologies, and discussing and sharing experiences with others.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments; performing other duties as assigned including but not limited to better utilization of long cycle times to complete additional value-added work.
• Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program to conform to API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
• Understand the implications of not conforming to QMS requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High School diploma/GED from an accredited school or institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) plus years of experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Experience working in an API Q1/ISO 9001:2015 environment a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Machine operation.
• Use of Measurement Equipment.
• Tooling applications.
• Conceptual skills.
• Process improvement.
• Attention to detail.
• Blueprint reading and Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerances.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Ability to work with little to no direct supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet production demands.

PHYSICAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Sitting, bending, standing, walking, 8-10 hours per day.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.
• Exposure to production environment.

OTHER

• Attention to detail.
• Produce error-free work.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Make sure that customers’ requests come first.
• Self-starter who thinks of innovative, faster ways to accomplish tasks.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

WORKING HOURS
5AM-3:30PM Monday-Thursday, Friday and/or Saturdays 5AM-1:30PM as required by production needs.

Note we do not accept calls/inquiries from agencies. While we thank all applicants, we will contact only those selected for an interview.