Machinist

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• General manufacturing

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 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

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Computer and technology knowledge

• Mastercam CAD/CAM

Specialized machining processes

• Ultrasonic
• Plasma ARC
• Laser beam
• Water jet

Equipment and machinery experience

• 3D pantographs
• Automated transfer machine
• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Broaching machine
• Cylindrical grinders
• Drill presses
• Duplicators
• Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
• Engine lathes
• Filing machines
• Form cutting machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Honing machines
• Jig borer
• Jig grinder
• Lapping machine
• Milling machines
• Planers
• Sawing machine
• Screw machines
• Shapers
• Single purpose production machine
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electric drive
• Electric motors

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

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

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Face shield
• Gloves
• Hard hat

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?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• To be determined
• Day
• Overtime required

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available