Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- General manufacturing
- Machine set-up
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
- 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
- Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Machinist Trade Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Measuring tools
- Micrometers
- Callipers
- Calibre
- Gauges
- Verniers
Equipment and machinery experience
- Automatic lathes
- Boring machines
- Engine lathes
- Milling machines
- Surface grinders
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
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
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other Benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
