machinist

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Aviation / aerospace manufacturing
• Aviation / aerospace repair and overhaul
• General manufacturing

Tasks

• 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

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Milling machines
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Robotic equipment and systems
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Face shield

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

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?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Travel insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities