Machinist

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Metal fabricator
• Precision metal working, other
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• General manufacturing

Tasks

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Set up and adjust production machineries / tools
• Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
• Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Use machining tools to fabricate or recondition parts
• Operate and set up machines to perform repetitive machining operations
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Welding experience
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
• Interpret engineering drawings and others' instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Machinist Trade Certification

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Instrument experience

• Hydraulic

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Broaching machine
• Cylindrical grinders
• Drill presses
• Engine lathes
• Filing machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Honing machines
• Lapping machine
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine
• Shapers
• Surface grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Hydraulic components
• Lathes and other machining tools

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available