machinist

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• 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
• Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Boring machines
• Broaching machine
• Drill presses
• Engine lathes
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine
• Surface grinders

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• 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?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available