machinist

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Aviation / aerospace manufacturing
• General manufacturing
• Mining Industry
• Oil and gas industry
• Oilfield construction industry

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
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Broaching machine
• Drill presses
• Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
• Engine lathes
• Milling machines
• Single purpose production machine
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

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
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 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

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan