Machinist
2 weeks ago
Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 44 to 60 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work setting**:
- Agricultural equipment
- General manufacturing
**Tasks**:
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
- Set up and adjust production machineries/tools
- Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
- Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
- Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces
- Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
**Measuring tools**:
- Micrometers
- Callipers
- Gauges
- Verniers
**Equipment and machinery experience**:
- Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
- Conventional
- Drill presses
- Milling machines
- Sawing machine
**Security and safety**:
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
**Weight handling**:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
**Screening questions**:
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
**Long term benefits**:
- Group insurance benefits
- Long-term care insurance