Machinist
- Waterloo, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Machinist role based in Waterloo, ON. The Machinist will set up and operate manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinding equipment to produce precision components to specified tolerances. Daily responsibilities include reading and interpreting technical drawings, selecting appropriate tools and materials, and performing accurate measurements and inspections throughout the machining process. The role also involves maintaining equipment, monitoring quality, troubleshooting machining issues, and collaborating with team members to meet production schedules and customer requirements. The Machinist is expected to follow all safety procedures and contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient shop environment.
Qualifications
- Strong experience with lathe, milling, and grinding operations, including machining of various metals and plastics to tight tolerances.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions, with solid understanding of dimensions and tolerances.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges) and performing in-process and final quality checks.
- Knowledge of machine setup, tooling selection, cutting speeds and feeds, and basic CNC operation or programming is an asset.
- Commitment to workplace safety, proper machine maintenance, and keeping a clean, organized work area.
- Relevant trade certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience as a machinist or in a related mechanical field.
- Effective communication skills, reliability, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a production environment.
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Responsibilities
Set up and operate manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinding equipment to produce precision components, interpreting drawings and selecting suitable tools and materials. Measure and inspect work, maintain equipment, troubleshoot machining issues, follow safety procedures, and collaborate with the team to meet production and customer requirements.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience machining metals and plastics to tight tolerances, be able to interpret technical drawings, and use precision measuring instruments for quality checks. Relevant trade certification, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience is expected, along with knowledge of machine setup and tooling, a commitment to safety, reliability, and effective communication.
Skills
- Manual And CNC Machining
- Lathe Operation
- Milling
- Grinding
- Blueprint And Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Precision Measurement
- Quality Inspection
- Machine Setup
- Tooling Selection
- Cutting Speeds And Feeds
- Basic CNC Operation Or Programming
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork
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- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Keywords
- Precision Manufacturing
- Manual Machining
- CNC Machining
- Lathes
- Milling Machines
- Grinding Equipment
- Metals
- Plastics
- Tight Tolerances
- Blueprints
- Technical Drawings
- Work Instructions
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Gauges
- Machine Setup
- Tooling Selection
- Cutting Speeds And Feeds
- CNC Programming
- In-Process Inspection
- Final Quality Checks
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Trade Certification
- Apprenticeship