machinist

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Automotive manufacturing.
• Automobile repair services.
• General manufacturing.

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

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Tight deadlines.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous people:

Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .