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Toolmaker

Job in Chalk River, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 60000 CAD Yearly CAD 30000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Chalk River

Can you see yourself being involved in the fabrication of components/prototypes, from the interpretation of design drawings/sketches through to the actual fabrication process, while maintaining schedule compliance and compliance with quality assurance programs? If you answer yes, our Chalk River location is looking for a Toolmaker (Machinist) to join our team! This may be the job for you; apply today!

What will you be doing!

  • Reviewing, understanding, and planning the method to complete work and providing a work estimate for the work package in conjunction with the Project Leader at the customer work request stage, which will subsequently be assigned by supervision / lead hand to an available tradesperson.
  • Assembling all necessary materials, components and tooling required to complete the manufacturing process and remain compliant with the Quality Assurance program.
  • Planning and execution of the manufacturing steps outlined within the work package at the shop floor level using a variety of conventional and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Shop equipment and associated tooling.
  • Ensuring that all material supplied and components being fabricated remain compliant with designated Q.A. standards by frequent self checks throughout the fabrication process utilizing a variety of measuring tools, such as micrometers, calipers and gauges etc.
  • Completing the machining processes outlined in the designated work packages and inspecting the final product for machinery differences such as burrs, sharp edges and flaws and taking action to prepare the component for final Q.A. inspection by the designated regulator.
  • Maintaining good housekeeping practices in all work areas, including tools and equipment, and adhering to provincial, federal, and CNL regulations in order to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Attending monthly safety meetings and immediately reporting any safety concerns and/or infractions.
  • Applying Event Free Tools and Pre-Job Brief information throughout the execution of assigned work and modelling this behaviour and knowledge to others.
  • Assisting in training, coaching and mentoring apprentices and co-op students in safe workshop practices and procedures, including work planning, assisting and developing skills by demonstrating techniques and describing suitable methods. Monitoring, assessing and correcting work performance, discussing problems and improvements and reporting progress to the supervisor and identifying further training needs.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

  • Education
    • A secondary school diploma and qualification as a Machinist or Tool and die maker are typically acquired through the completion of the required 8,000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
  • Experience
    • Completion of the required 8000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    • Knowledge of Conventional (Manual) and C.N.C. (Computer Numerical Control) Machine Shop Equipment, including the ability to learn G code programming for part editing, Cam Programming utilizing Master Cam Software as well as conversational programming packages at the machine control.
    • Ability to learn and apply requirements for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) (9000, Z.299.3 and Z.299.4) standards, ASME (American Society of American Engineers) Section III and VIII codes, must be able to meet requirements and conditions for special working operations such as ASME Section III Nuclear code work.
    • Written and verbal communication skills to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across various disciplines.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office to update and write procedures, create spreadsheets, input data and communicate via email.
  • Security Clearance Eligibility Required
    • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

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