Machinist
- Truro, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are looking for a full time Machinist in Truro, NS. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Machinist provides services both in our machine shop and on-site, using conventional machining equipment, CNC equipment and portable machining gear.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract, and reference checks as a condition of employment.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salaries
- Generous RPP matching program 5% (after one year)
- Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
- Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
- Fun & engaging working environment
- Free parking
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces
- Operate conventional machining equipment such as lathes, mills, surface grinders, etc.
- Verify dimensions of machined tools or parts for accuracy and conformance to specifications using instruments such as: micrometers, verniers, calipers, height gauges, depth micrometers, indicators, thread gauges, blank gauges and other specialized instruments
- Creation and repair of jigs and fixtures for both onsite equipment and production purposes
- Repair mechanical problems and problem solve
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
- Travel required when performing on-site machining
- Completion of high school or equivalent required
- Experience working as a machinist
- Hold Journeyman inter-provincial Red Seal Machinist considered an asset
- Experience as a welder considered an asset
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract, and reference checks as a condition of employment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints and specifications, operate conventional and CNC machining equipment, and verify that finished parts meet required dimensions and tolerances. Create and repair jigs and fixtures, troubleshoot mechanical problems, perform preventive maintenance, and travel to provide on-site machining services.
Requirements
A high school education or equivalent and experience working as a machinist are required. An interprovincial Red Seal Machinist qualification and welding experience are considered assets, and candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Conventional Machining
- CNC Machining
- Lathe Operation
- Milling
- Surface Grinding
- Precision Measurement
- Jig and Fixture Creation
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Portable Machining
- On-Site Machining
- Welding
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries
- Retirement Plan Matching
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Machinist
- Conventional Machining
- CNC Equipment
- Portable Machining Equipment
- Lathes
- Mills
- Surface Grinders
- Blueprints
- Technical Drawings
- Machining Specifications
- Tolerances
- Micrometers
- Vernier Calipers
- Height Gauges
- Depth Micrometers
- Indicators
- Thread Gauges
- Jigs and Fixtures
- Mechanical Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- On-Site Machining
- Red Seal Machinist
- Welding
- Industrial Lifting
- Rigging
- Material Handling
- Safety Solutions