Machinist

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Machine tool technology/machinist
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
• 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
• 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)
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Machinist Trade Certification
• Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Cylindrical grinders
• Drill presses
• Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
• Engine lathes
• Filing machines
• Form cutting machines
• Jig borer
• Jig grinder
• Milling machines
• Planers
• Sawing machine
• Shapers
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Tool grinders

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition