General Machinist

Education and Experience

Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience.

Construction. Maintenance and repair.

• 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.
• 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.
• Set up machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications.
• Operate heavy equipment.

• Machinist Trade Certification.
• Measuring tools: micrometers, callipers, calibre, gauges.
• Computer and technology knowledge:
  Mastercam CAD/CAM.
• Equipment operated:
  Bobcats.
• Machine experience: automatic lathes, boring machines, drill presses, jig grinder, milling machines, surface grinders, tapping machines, tool grinders.
• Use of computer numerical control (CNC) machines and computer‑aided design (CAD).

• Driving record check (abstract).
• Criminal record check.
• Drug test.

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver’s licence.

• Ability to work independently.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail.
• Weight handling: up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

• Tools.
• Steel‑toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Team player.
• Quick learner.

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

1 year to less than 2 years.