Machinist

  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • General manufacturing

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
  • 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)
  • Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
  • Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Measuring tools

  • Micrometers
  • Callipers
  • Calibre
  • Gauges
  • Verniers

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Mastercam CAD/CAM

Specialized machining processes

  • Ultrasonic
  • Plasma ARC
  • Laser beam
  • Water jet

Equipment and machinery experience

  • 3D pantographs
  • Automated transfer machine
  • Automatic lathes
  • Boring machines
  • Broaching machine
  • Cylindrical grinders
  • Drill presses
  • Duplicators
  • Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
  • Engine lathes
  • Filing machines
  • Form cutting machines
  • Gear cutting machine
  • Honing machines
  • Jig borer
  • Jig grinder
  • Lapping machine
  • Milling machines
  • Planers
  • Sawing machine
  • Screw machines
  • Shapers
  • Single purpose production machine
  • Surface grinders
  • Tapping machines
  • Tool grinders
  • Universal grinders
  • Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

  • Electric drive
  • Electric motors

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Face shield
  • Gloves
  • Hard hat

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Quick learner

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • To be determined
  • Day
  • Overtime required

Green job

  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
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