Duties and Responsibilities
- Study specifications charts drawings or sample parts to determine the machining operation to be performed.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances and prepare working sketches if necessary.
- Measure and mark metal and other materials.
- Set-up and operate tools which may be computer numerically controlled to perform precision machining operations.
- Fit parts to mechanisms and verify dimensions.
Prerequisites
Education
Apprentice Level :
Be eligible for registration as a registered apprentice; orBe a registered apprentice.Motivated and willing to learn.Journeyman Level :
Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.Experience
Apprentice Level
Mechanical aptitude with willingness to learnJourneyman Level
2 years of directly related work experience.This position may be required to direct coach and mentor apprentices.Other
As a condition of employment employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement.Required Skills and Abilities
Works well with others trades and co-workers through effective and written communication.Flexibility to work overtime when necessaryExcellent coordination focus and dedication to following safety protocolsAbility to work safely and take special precautions to protect against injuryAccuracy and attention to detailReading document use writing numeracy oral communication thinking skills working with others computer use and continuous learning.Ability to cut materials using power tools or by hand.Ability to read and interpret blueprints drawings and specifications.Ability to visualize a finished product from a drawing.The ability to use their hands skillfully and quickly.The ability to estimate and measure sizes and distances accurately.The ability to work independently at tasks that require concentration as well as physical effort.Relationships
Internal
Interacts with other trades and supervisor for the purpose of providing or receiving routine information in regards to their needs. May be required to perform similar work in various departments while taking direction from other leads / foremen / supervisors.External
Interacts with clients / vendors as requested by immediate supervisor.Authority Level
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Position has latitude to apply judgment in immediate work environment with guidance from established guidelines and standards.Issues of a more complex nature or beyond the scope of the position are referred to the immediate supervisor.Work Environment
Specific Work Conditions
Fabrication shops are frequently noisy dusty busy areas with some confined spaces attention to personal and team safety is requiredMay be required to work outdoors all types of weatherPhysical Requirements
Must be in good physical condition with the physical strength and stamina required to occasionally lift heavy materials in excess of 10 kilograms and stand for long periodsFrequent bending and working at heightsThere is some risk of injury when working with power tools and heavy equipmentEmployees must adhere to dress code for safety sensitive areas. Company-standard PPE for shops and yards includes CSA approved steel toed boots and full length pantsAbility to walk on uneven ground that is expected in yardsPerformance Measures
Time Management
Undertakes effective daily planning and completes tasks on timeResponds to incidents immediatelyEnsures all reports are submitted in adherence to set time framesTimely follow up is an important function of the jobMaintains professionalism under time constraints multiple tasks and changing prioritiesAccuracy
Accuracy and attention to detail is crucial to the jobWork is performed neatly and accurately - the outcome of the work is complete and error freeAll reports must contain complete and accurate informationLearns new systems and proceduresCommunication Skills
Establishes and maintains strong internal and external relationshipsCommunicates respectfully and ethically with all internal and external stakeholdersAppropriately safeguards confidential informationUnderstands and follows written and oral directionsReads interprets and utilizes manualsCommunicates ideas and provides clear explanations to all levels of organizationHandles inquiries with professionalismHas a positive working relationship with other staff and is willing to work toward the departments goals and timelineQuantity and Quality of Work
Consistently produces error free work within appropriate timeframe.Gathers information and makes independent decisions within the scope of the positionThe duties and responsibilities outlined in this document are not meant to be an exhaustive list but rather an overview of the job. The employee is responsible for completing all duties necessary to help fulfill departmental goals.
Key Skills
APIs,Docker,Jenkins,REST,Python,AWS,NoSQL,MySQL,JavaScript,Postgresql,Django,GIT
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1