Headquartered in Calgary, AB Eagle Copters Ltd. is a privately owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience in the helicopter industry. Eagle Copters has a well-earned reputation for taking a highly personalized approach to providing leading helicopter solutions to customers worldwide. Specializing in helicopter fleet management, including industry leading capabilities in sales, leasing, completions, product development and engineering, and a MRO provider to major OEM platforms.
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Position: Full Time
Hours:7 am – 3:30 pm
Job Description:
The Machinist Apprentice is responsible for supporting the fabrication and welding team by operating manual and CNC machinery under the direction of the Welding Shop Manager. This role is focused on developing the foundational skills required to become a qualified machinist, with the guidance of a journeyman machinist, including interpreting technical drawings, preparing raw materials, and using precision measurement tools. The apprentice will follow a structured training plan, learn safe and efficient machining practices while supporting ongoing production and repair projects.

Responsibilities

• Tools
• Use, repair and maintenance of machine tools
• Ability to check calibration of measuring tools
• Ensure tools are put away and in good working order after use
• Report damaged or worn tooling to supervisor

Materials

• Ensuring batch numbers are maintained and transferred to left over materials
• Materials are stored correctly
• Correct materials are use

Other

• Cleanliness of shop
• Personal tools
• Assist co-worker when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

• 2nd or 3rd year apprentice in machining with intention of Completing the apprenticeship program
• Ability or familiarity to program CNC 3 axis mill
• Proficiency in the use of manual knee mills and lathes.
• Ideally have light fabrication and mig welding abilities or are willing to learn
• Physically capable of lifting to 50lb
• Good understanding of mechanical drawings
• Troubleshooting skills and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in the use of tools and equipment used for machining and light fabricating
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete essential duties in an efficient and timely manner

Why work at Eagle?
We believe that everyone should enjoy their job and their place of work. We are constantly striving to ensure our workplace is respectful, safe, and most importantly a great place to be. Eagle puts a high value on cooperation, accountability, and dependability.
Eagle acknowledges and respects industry experience and bases wages on prior experience and qualifications.
Eagle benefit package for permanent employees comprises of health, dental, vision care, paramedical coverage (massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture etc.), health care spending account, travel medical, life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability and paid sick/personal days. We also offer a group RRSP program with company matched contributions. We hold employee appreciation and social events throughout the year, and on-going learning and development programs.
Eagle is an equal opportunity employer and has policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices based on current Canadian legislation. We encourage applications from qualified aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, are a permanent resident or hold a current and valid authorization (i.e. work permit).
No phone calls will be accepted. We appreciate your interest but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In perso

• Tools
• Use, repair and maintenance of machine tools
• Ability to check calibration of measuring tools
• Ensure tools are put away and in good working order after use
• Report damaged or worn tooling to superviso