machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Building construction materials
• General manufacturing
• Transportation - road/rail/marine

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Credentials

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
• Tool and Die Maker Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Broaching machine
• Drill presses
• Engine lathes
• Filing machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine
• Screw machines
• Single purpose production machine
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available