master machinist
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work setting:
- Machine set-up.
- Foundry.
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.
- Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers).
- Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools.
- Set up machines and equipment.
- Assemble and fit metal and prefabricated parts to close tolerances according to blueprints.
Measuring tools:
- Micrometers.
- Callipers.
- Gauges.
- Verniers.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Automatic lathes.
- Drill presses.
- Milling machines.
- Planers.
- Sawing machine.
- Surface grinders.
- Tapping machines.
- Universal grinders.
Patternmaking experience:
- Wood patternmaking.
- Metal patternmaking.
- Core boxes.
- Foundry match plate work.
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.
- Manual dexterity.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Team player.
- Quick learner.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
Government programs:
Recognized employer.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
- Shift.
- Day.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .
- Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Support for Veterans:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans .
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans .
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) .
- Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) .
- Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) .
- Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market .
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.