Manual Machinist

7 days ago


Dartmouth, Canada Velocity Machining & Welding Inc Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 42.5 to 44 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- General manufacturing
- Transportation - road/rail/marine
**Tasks**:

- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
- Repair machine tools and parts
- Set up and adjust production machineries/tools
- Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
- Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
- Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
- 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
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Machinist Trade Certification
- Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification
- Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
**Measuring tools**:

- Micrometers
- Callipers
- Calibre
- Gauges
- Verniers
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Boring machines
- Drill presses
- Sawing machine
- Tapping machines
- Tool grinders
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
**Green job**:

- Involves supporting green economy sectors
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities


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