machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)

Champion MachineSurrey, BCJob Bankpublished 09/16/2026

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

Screening questions:

  1. Do you have experience working in this field?.
  2. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Employment terms options:

  • Early morning.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

  • Morning.
  • Day.

Health benefits:

  • Health care plan.
  • Vision care benefits.

Other benefits:

  • Free parking available.