Are you a Journeyperson Machinist who takes pride in precision work, working to exact specifications, and delivering high-quality results? At SMS Equipment's Remanufacturing branch, you'll play an important role in restoring and manufacturing components that support the performance and reliability of heavy equipment. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and committed to craftsmanship, with the technical expertise to work to close tolerances and maintain exceptional quality standards.

In this role, you'll apply your machining expertise across a variety of equipment and components, contributing to quality remanufacturing solutions while working alongside a highly skilled team in a safety-first environment. Base Wage: $54.02 per hour. Additional premiums apply.

Location: Acheson, AB.

Schedule: 7x7 Rotation.

What You’ll Do

- Study specifications, drawings, charts, and sample parts to determine machining requirements.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances and prepare sketches when required.
- Measure, mark, and machine materials to precise tolerances.
- Set up and operate machining equipment including lathes, boring mills, milling machines, drill presses, and CNC equipment as required.
- Perform precision machining operations and verify dimensions using precision measuring tools.
- Fit and assemble machined components and verify proper function.
- Interpret work orders, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.
- Complete job-specific reports and required documentation accurately.
- Perform quality control inspections to ensure work meets specifications and standards.
- Support a safe work workplace and work in both shop and field settings as required.

What You Bring You bring Journeyperson Machinist certification, 3 to 5 years of related machining experience, and heavy equipment and line boring experience. Your commitment to quality workmanship and safe work practices helps ensure components are completed accurately and reliably.

- Manual machining experience.




- Ability to use precision measuring instruments and maintain close tolerances.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work orders.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.

- Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills that support positive working relationships.

- Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality results.
- Valid class 5 drivers licence

This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise). At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.

Pre-Employment

This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

- Ticket verification
- Pre-employment medical questionnaire
- Drug and alcohol test
- 5 year commercial drivers abstract

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include: competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and employer funded pension contributions.

📌 Machinist, Journeyperson (Remanufacturing) (Alberta)
🏢 SMS Equipment
📍 Alberta