Toolroom machinist

Overview

Languages

English

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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.

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• Automotive manufacturing
• Willing to relocate
• Drilling

Responsibilities

• 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
• Troubleshoot and locate faults
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Work with minimal supervision
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Program CNC machine tools
• Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders

Credentials

• Machinist Trade Certification
• Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification
• Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
• Tool and Die Maker Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Gauges
• Verniers

• TIG

• Heat treatment

• Precision measuring instrument

• Automated transfer machine
• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Broaching machine
• Cylindrical grinders
• Drill presses
• Duplicators
• Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
• Engine lathes
• Honing machines
• Lapping machine
• Milling machines
• Planers
• Sawing machine
• Single purpose production machine
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Welding
• Grinding machine

• Metal cutting

• Turning
• Planing
• Milling
• Boring

• Moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures

Additional information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available
• Willing to travel

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Quick learner
• Time management

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Free parking available