Instrument and Tool Maker

3 months ago

Ottawa, Canada National Research Council Canada Full time

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

Design and Fabrication Services (DFS) is the National Research Council’s (NRC) principal design and fabrication organization, supporting research and innovation. DFS supports NRC research by continuously delivering improvements to key national test facilities as well as directly through engineering, design and fabrication support to individual research portfolios, programs and projects.

We are looking for Instrument and Tool Makers to support our Design and Fabrication Services Branch in Ottawa. The Instrument and Tool Maker would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working in a prototyping environment with precision CNC and manual machine tools you’ll be creating precision mechanical prototype apparatus. As a member of the team you will contribute technical expertise not only to the manufacturing team but to engineering and research groups to help achieve project goals. Using a wide variety of machine tools, the emphasis in part production, is on meeting client requirements while efficiently utilizing available human and physical resources and methods. Your contributions in technical knowledge and hands on mechanical aptitude will provide input to the design, manufacturing and implementation of equipment to support various research groups. Along with providing machining experience you’ll be working in a team environment. This includes modifying existing instrumentation, installation of new instrumentation, and working one on one with NRC researchers to solve problems.

The position works within a team environment where effective interaction with clients and staff is essential. The incumbent is expected to work closely with other machinists / instrument makers, support staff and Supervisors to meet commitments. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that agreed upon project delivery commitments and technical specifications of projects are met

**Screening Criteria**:
**Education**:
Two years college diploma in tool-making, precision machining, general machining or 1800 hours of professional training in machining.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

**Experience**:

- Significant and recent experience as a working level journeymen in one of the disciplines of precision machining or tool-making.
- Significant and recent experience with CAD/CAM and CNC manufacturing methods (with preference to MasterCam 19 or above).
- Significant and recent experience in production of precision parts using manual machine tools and CNC machine tools.
- Significant and recent experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

**The following experiences might be considered as an asset but not required**:

- Experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of mechanical assemblies within or outside a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with sheet metal works and welding should be considered as an asset for this shop needs.
- Significant is defined as at least 3 years of experience.
- Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

**Condition of Employment**:
Secret (II)

A Secret clearance must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Must be able to work in a physical environment requiring manual dexterity, and must possess and retain the physical capabilities to perform the position which includes but may not be limited to: crouching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, slinging, hoisting, ability to hear to diagnose mechanical troubles and handling heavy and bulky objects.

**Language Requirements**:
Various linguistic profiles

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

**Assessment Criteria**:
**Technical Competencies**:

- Solid Knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing methods and methodologies for prototyping and limited production of High Precision components;
- Solid Knowledge of manufacturing methods and methodologies in the use of manual machine tools in a prototyping environment.
- Solid Knowledge of CNC programming and machining (i.e.: conventional 3 axis machining and multi axis turning using MasterCam);
- Solid knowledge of good shop practice in the assembly and disassembly of high precision mechanisms;
- Solid knowledge of conventions for tolerances and fits, and related engineering drawing notation practice.

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
- Technology support - Communication (Level 1)
- Technology support - Initiative (Level 2)
- Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)

**Competency Profile(s)**:
**Compensation**:
**Rates under review**

From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits incl

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