Apprentice- Junior

A**pprentice
- Junior**

**ABOUT CMP AUTOMATION**:
CMP Automation is a medium sized, vertically integrated manufacturer of turnkey automation equipment, providing custom manufacturing automation solutions to various industries. Since 1988, we have primarily supplied the automotive industry, in North America and overseas, specializing in small diameter tubing automation.

CMP is considered a leading OEM in the automotive tubing industry, specializing in machine automation for small diameter tubing.

CMP’s strong team of designers and machine builders has a long history in the specialized field of small diameter tube bending as well as broader automation. With our vertically integrated business model, CMP has become an industry leader in several additional areas of specialization. These include material handling systems for the Oil & Gas tube manufacturers, Automotive Seat Assembly Pallets & Conveyor Line Automation and Horticulture Automation.

**MAJOR DUTIES**:
Assist Bender and Automation Builders to learn how to machine, fit, assemble and build precision tooling and mechanical assemblies for tube bending machinery.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Visualize and conceptualize bender or assembly table design, fabricating tooling as required.
- Design and fabricate bender frames, guarding and sub-assemblies, by cutting, fitting and welding.
- Study drawings and other specifications to determine dimensions, machining involved and to plan layout and using knowledge of part design and shop mathematics.
- Read and interpret blueprints, operation and product-related reference charts and tables and selects mechanical measuring, checking and layout tools and devices.
- Set up and operate, to prescribed tolerances, equipment (e.g. lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drills, saws, boring machines) for the manufacturing of machine tooling.
- Execute measuring, checking and layout operations and select work piece materials and the required cutting tools and abrasives for metal removal operations.
- Perform metal removing operations using hand and power tools and select work piece clamping and holding devices and product-related components.
- Manufacture component parts, assemble and test tools, jigs and fixtures for machine integration with electro-mechanical sub-assemblies and systems components.
- Verify dimensions and alignments, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges and gauge blocks.
- Deburr parts using hand tools, such as files and scrapers.
- MIG and TIG weld components where necessary.
- Fit and assemble parts, sub-assemblies, electrical panels and valve banks to special-purpose machinery.
- Integrate electrical wiring and pneumatic and hydraulic systems into special-purpose machinery as required.
- Paint equipment as required.
- Proceed with floor assembly according to design; assembling the machinery in a safe and proper order.
- Ensure that CMP standards are met during the machining and assembly process.
- Assist with programming and machine debug.
- Participate in the tear down and shipping of the equipment, dismantling in an orderly fashion to minimize installation time at customers’ site.
- Reassemble equipment to the point of buy-off at customers’ site.
- Be an ambassador for CMP at the customers’ site. Follow all safety procedures according to CMP Health and Safety policies in addition to any on site Health and Safety procedures.
- Adhere to all CMP Health and Safety rules and procedures.
- Must be able to travel to USA, Mexico, and Europe

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education**:
A Grade 12 diploma specializing in drafting and machine shop or equivalent.

**Experience**:
Must have a practical working knowledge of the operation of all toolroom equipment, an ability to read blueprints and a keen interest to learn the general machinist and/or the tool & die making and/or the machine building trades.

**WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING**:

- A dynamic work environment which encourages teamwork, initiative and creativity;
- Career development and education opportunities;
- A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including a benefit package
- Extra-curricular social activities (golf, BBQ’s and many more social events).

**JOIN OUR TEAM**

We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CMP Automation is an AODA compliant organization, and accommodations are available upon request.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kitchener, ON N2R 1H5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Grade 12 diploma specializing in drafting and machine shop or equivalent?
- Do you have practical working knowledge of the operation of all toolroom equipment, an ability to read blueprints and a keen interest to learn the general machinist and/or the tool & die mak