machinist

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

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)
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Conventional
• Engine lathes
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available