machinist

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
• 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

• Laser beam
• Water jet

Equipment and machinery experience

• Drill presses
• Filing machines
• Form cutting machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Jig grinder
• Milling machines
• Screw machines
• Shapers
• Surface grinders
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electric motors

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

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

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 the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example : job fairs, outreach programs etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees