Apprentice Machinist

**Date Posted**:03/09/2023
**Req ID**: 30174
**Faculty/Division**: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
**Department**: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
**Campus**: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
**Position Number**: 00054362

**About us**:
We are also home to about 2,000 very talented students: about 1,300 undergraduates are enrolled in the Industrial Engineering and in the Mechanical Engineering BASc programs. We have about 350 Master of Engineering (MEng) students, a professional program for students taking courses with us for a year or two. And we have about 350 MASc and PhD students, who work individually on research projects with a particular professor.

**Your opportunity**:
Reporting to the Machine Shop Manager, and working with the Senior Machinists, the Apprentice Machinist designs, machines, fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs unique scientific devices, components and precision instruments for research purposes and undergraduate projects. The incumbent will work with state-of-the-art equipment in the department's machine shop, utilizing both computer numerically controlled and manual machining equipment to create custom projects that support and enable groundbreaking research at the faculty.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Designing, modifying and fabricating custom machine parts
- Verifying the accuracy of design requirements, and probing for information from researchers to identify problems and establish needs
- Creating and reviewing CAM programs and tool paths for manufacturing
- Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility.
- Checking to ensure equipment is in working order
- Verifying inventory
- Maintaining work area and equipment in a clean, organized and safe manner and following safety procedures and policies

**Essential Qualifications**:

- College Diploma (2 years) in Aerospace Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, General Machinist, Tool and Die Maker or Mould Maker or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum three years of experience in any combination of machining, tool and die making, or mould making. This might have been gained through a role in co-operative education, or summer employment in a fabrication shop / facility.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with manual and powered / energized resources.
- Demonstrated general machinist skills in one of the following areas : Milling or Turning.
- Demonstrated interest in broadening knowledge in techniques / tools and materials and a motivated learner.
- Ability to work from mechanical drawings, client specifications, and oral or written instructions.
- Ability to exercise judgement in determining the techniques and methods used.
- Basic G-Code programming knowledge and skills, or willingness to learn.
- Must have basic machinist tools and bench style tool box.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial work environment.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, staff.

**Assets (Nonessential)**:

- Welding experience.
- Brazing experience.

**To be successful in this role you will be**:

- Accountable
- Efficient
- Honest
- Organized
- Possess a positive attitude
- Team player

**Closing Date**: 03/31/2023, 11:59PM ET
**Employee Group**: USW
**Appointment Type**: Budget - Continuing
**Schedule**: Full-Time
**Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone**:
**Job Category**: Engineering / Technical

**Lived Experience Statement