Machinist, precision

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Operate forklift

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Gauges

Instrument experience

• Precision measuring instrument

Equipment and machinery experience

• Milling machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Lathes and other machining tools

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week