machining tool operator, CNC (computerized numerical control)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Custom machine shop
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate and set up machines to perform repetitive machining operations
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Prepare etching solution and immerse metal parts or workpiece into the etching solution to remove unwanted portions
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Clean and maintain work space

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Boring machines
• Broaching machine
• Drilling machine
• Engine lathes
• Filing machines
• Honing machines
• Jig grinder
• Lapping machine
• Milling machines
• Shapers
• Surface grinders
• Tool grinders
• Turret lathes
• Laser levelling/aligning

Repetitive machining operation experience

• Milling
• Boring
• Planing
• Honing
• Broaching
• Drilling
• Grinding

Equipment

• Single purpose production machine
• Automatic lathes
• Screw machines
• Tapping machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Duplicators

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available