Overview

Languages

English

Education
Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting
Automotive manufacturing
Aviation/aerospace manufacturing
Agricultural equipment
General manufacturing
Transportation - road/rail/marine
Mining Industry
Oil and gas industry
Oilfield construction industry

Responsibilities

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
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 accurate 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses




Machinist Trade Certification
Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools
Micrometers
Callipers
Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience
Automatic lathes
Boring machines
Broaching machine
Drill presses
Engine lathes
Gear cutting machine
Milling machines
Planers
Sawing machine
Shapers
Surface grinders
Tapping machines
Tool grinders
Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Additional information

Security and safety
Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Fast-paced workplace
Tight deadlines
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods
Attention to detail

Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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

Other perks
Free parking available

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