General machinist

Overview

Languages

English

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Machine tool technology/machinist

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• General manufacturing

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Credentials

• Machinist Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Micrometers
• Verniers

• Drill presses
• Engine lathes
• Gear cutting machine
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional information

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

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

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

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

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

• Free parking available