machinist

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• General manufacturing

Tasks

• 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

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Specialized machining processes

• Water jet

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Duplicators
• Engine lathes
• Shapers
• Single purpose production machine
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years