Job Openings with K.S. Arms Ltd

[Dean2]

K.S. Arms Ltd.
9305- 60 Ave
Edmonton, AB T6E 0C2
Canada
Mike Schmid

ksarms@telusplanet.net

Due to rapidly accelerating business volumes they are reaching capacity with the staff they currently have. K.S.is looking to hire three more people;


The first job is a Journeyman machinist role. General machinist duties, including setting up and running a variety of large CNC lathes used for machining of large tools.*


The second job is a 1st year Apprentice Machinist role to work in the barrel making shop and train with the current Master Barrel maker.


The third role is a person to manage the front office including book keeping, materials ordering, invoicing, shipping, answering customer enquiries etc..This role will cover a one year maternity leave that starts in Nov. They would like to start training this person now so they are fully up to speed by Nov. There is a possibility this role will become permanent after the maternity leave as the shop is getting busier all the time.


Qualified parties, please email resumes to

ksarms@telusplanet.net
Attention Cherielle

[Positrac]

I always thought retiring from the rat race at 55 and doing something like this would be a great way to finish off my working career.

Pretty cool opportunities for a couple people there…

[tirebob]

I would love to segue into this type of role! Now only to find someone to offer me millions for my company so I can choose what I want to do after...

[Dean2]

They are really cool jobs and a guy can learn a ton from some of the very best in the business, but damn, they want someone to show up 5 days a week all year long. Really messes with my retirement schedule. Seriously however, these jobs really are a great opportunity for someone.

[Twisted Canuck]

If I was 20 years younger I'd love to go work with Mike and Karl. I'd even go sweep floors for them now, if I lived in Edmonton, just because I'm so pleased with the rifle they built me.

[Dean2]

They are still looking, if any of you are interested.

[tirebob]

Originally Posted by Dean2

They are really cool jobs and a guy can learn a ton from some of the very best in the business, but damn, they want someone to show up 5 days a week all year long. Really messes with my retirement schedule. Seriously however, these jobs really are a great opportunity for someone.

This exactly is what I think is amazing. So many people do crummy work for crummy people just to get their foot in a door in an industry, and they learn nothing but bad habits that make them harder to hire by those who are the best at what they do. Here is an opportunity to start with people who are 100% proven to be at the top of their game and you would learn right from them!

Sounds amazing!

But alas... Just like you, a regular work week working in an hours window I am told I have to work. That just sound terrifying!

[Dean2]

Jobs are still open but they are getting resumes so obviously this appeals to a few guys.

[Dean2]

Bit of an update, they have hired the apprentice role, are interviewing candidates for the office role but are still looking for the right Journeyman.

[Trochu]

Originally Posted by Dean2

Jobs are still open but they are getting resumes so obviously this appeals to a few guys.

It's tough out there right now it seems for employers. Basically, if you're willing to work and competent, you could likely get a job wherever you wanted. Glad they are getting some applications. Could be an amazing job.

[Joes]

Originally Posted by Trochu

It's tough out there right now it seems for employers. Basically, if you're willing to work and competent, you could likely get a job wherever you wanted. Glad they are getting some applications. Could be an amazing job.

This is so true. If you see a job that meets most of your criteria and might be right for you… don’t hesitate to apply and see where it takes you. You can always ask for extra things like vacation or travel pay etc. the worst they can do is say no, and from what I’ve seen lately - employers are willing to work with people who are competent knowledgeable potential employees. And you always have the ability to say no to the position yourself but you never know what amazing opportunities lie ahead if you don’t try!

[AlbertaAl]

If you considered they were doing quality work - because the owner did the work... watch the new help change that.
Same thing happened to Corlane ...owner stepped back and the employees took over.