Field Machinist - Journeyman or 3rd Year
Fort St. John, Canada | Posted on 05/01/2026

Responsibilities and Duties

Receives direction from Operations Supervisor on project and daily work requirements.

Perform work in a safe manner and abide by company and customer safety requirements.

Complete assigned paperwork as required by either customer or company.

Properly use and maintain company tools, equipment and vehicles if applicable.

Perform machine operations including pump/motor base milling, line boring, RTJ + RF flange faces.

Ensure calibration and documentation of all associated gauges and measuring equipment.

Be familiar with field machining equipment and understand limitations of each piece of equipment.

Control and regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth/angle of cut.

Estimate jobs to determine length of time and materials/equipment required to complete the job safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, technical school or college-based credits.

Complete safety related courses required by customer/clients and company.

Able to communicate verbally and in writing with co‑workers, supervisors and managers.

Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished product.

Read, analyze and interpret isometric drawings and develop equipment requirements.





Interpret various instructions furnished in written and oral format.

Be familiar with various types of field machining tools and equipment.

Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.

Pass drug and alcohol test administered by customers and company.

Willing to work extended hours, shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Possess a valid driver’s license.

Willing to work on out‑of‑town assignments; travel required.

Ability to work in various environmental elements (rain, cold, hot, humid conditions, etc.).

Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation.

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes with or without reasonable accommodations; ability to climb multiple levels of stairs and ladders.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs as needed.

Class 3 Driver’s License would be beneficial.

Benefits

A competitive compensation package, pay commensurate with experience and qualifications.

$65/day overtime allowance.

Hotel accommodation provided when out of town.

Periodic retention strategies.

Quarterly employee appreciation draws.

Complete perks package.

RRSP performance bonus.

Cash referral program.

Opportunity to advance to supervisory positions based on performance reviews.

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📌 Field Machinist - Journeyman or 3rd Year (British Columbia)
🏢 Tomco Production Services
📍 British Columbia