Toolroom machinist

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

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

• 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

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

• Measuring tools:
  Micrometers, Callipers, Gauges, Verniers
• Welding techniques: TIG
• Aviation special processes:
  Heat treatment
• Instrument experience:
  Precision measuring instrument
• Equipment and machinery experience:
  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
• Area of work experience:
  Metal cutting
• Repetitive machining operation experience:
  Turning, Planing, Milling, Boring
• Area of specialization:
  Moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures

• Transportation/travel information:
  Own vehicle;
  Valid driver's licence;
  Public transportation is not available;
  Willing to travel
• 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 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Own tools/equipment:
  Tools;
  Safety equipment/gear;
  Steel‑toed safety boots;
  Safety glasses/goggles
• Personal suitability:
  Accurate;
  Dependability;
  Efficient interpersonal skills;
  Excellent oral communication;
  Excellent written communication;
  Flexibility;
  Initiative;
  Team player;
  Quick learner;
  Time management

• Health benefits:
  
  Dental plan;
  Health care plan;
  Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits:
  
  Mileage paid;
  Pension plan;
  Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Other benefits:
  Free parking available

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of these groups:

• Support for persons with disabilities:
  Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.);
  Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities.
• Support for newcomers and refugees:
  Does not require Canadian work experience.