Engineering Jobs in Amherst, NS

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

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

Tasks

• 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
• Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
• 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
• Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
• Tool and Die Maker Red Seal Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tool grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available