toolroom machinist

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Aviation / aerospace repair and overhaul
• 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
• Repair machine tools and parts
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Machinist Trade Certification
• Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification
• Tool and Die Maker Red Seal Certificate

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Broaching machine
• Drill presses
• Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
• Engine lathes
• Form cutting machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Honing machines
• Jig borer
• Jig grinder
• Lapping machine
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine
• Shapers
• Surface grinders
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electric motors

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Team player
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Parking available