Job Description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

As a Jr. Machinist, you will assist the Operations Manager and Lead Machinist to support fabrication of parts and material in our Jackson SC shop.

• Water Jet Operations: operate to cut and form parts for fabrication material.
• Machinist : operate to cut and form parts for fabrication material.
• General Shop Support : assist shop teams in fabrication process of materials

What You'll Do Here 

WATERJET

• Responsible for operation, loading and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of productions. Reports all machine malfunctions to Management.
• Communicates with management, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Delivery and pickup of materials to/from vendors and customers  

MACHINIST

• Load material into machine per instruction from supervisor.
• Able to make precise measurements using caliber, micrometer, and dial indicator
• Operate machinery, observe machining process, ensure program operation, and check machine part accuracy
• Deburr sharp edges on machined parts and stack them to be ready for next operation.
• Determine and perform appropriate set up of CNC Vertical machining centers for programs provided by CAM programmers
• Operate 4- and 5-axis CNC machines
• Design and build fixtures as needed
• Program at the control to build fixtures and edit CAM generated programs
• Select appropriate cutters and tool holders
• Set-up and operate a full range of machine tools in a prototype development shop
• Maintain dimensional accuracy to specified tolerances during machining processes
• Read blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Work from verbal instructions and sketches
• Delivery and pickup of materials to/from vendors and customers  

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in machining and or fabricating
• Experience in machining and water jet operations.
• Organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged period of standing
• May be required to climb into awkward locations to perform inspection and tests
• Extensive reading
• Eye exam requirements, annually
• Some traveling

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization.  We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process, please  click here .

At Aecon, we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply, recognizing the diverse perspective, resilience, and leadership abilities you bring. Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.

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