Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Plastics processing 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
- 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
- Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
- Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
- Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
- Recommend corrective or enforcement action
- Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
- Recommend new security measures
- Recommend measures to improve work methods
- Inspect processes
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Machinist Trade Certification
Type of materials
Measuring tools
Equipment and machinery experience
- Drill presses
- Sawing machine
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is 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
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Employment terms options
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Travel insurance
