Industrial Machinist

**Industrial Machinist (Manufacturing)**

Vision Automation is a leading manufacturer of PVC downstream equipment. Our machines are used to manufacture a variety of plastic profiles including windows, doors, and other custom production products.

**Responsibilities**
- Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
- Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
- Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
- Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
- Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
- Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
- Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
- Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
- Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
- Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
- Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer manufacturing specifications.
- Lay out and drill, ream, tap, and cut parts for assembly.
- Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
- Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
- Set and verify parts clearances.
- Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers
- Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
- Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
- Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Requirements and skills**
- Proven experience as machinist
- Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
- Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
- Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
- Good at math with analytical abilities
- Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset

**Salary**: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location