manual machinist
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work setting:
General manufacturing.
Tasks:
- Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables.
- Set up and adjust production machineries/tools.
- 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.
Measuring tools:
- Micrometers.
- Calibre.
- Gauges.
- Verniers.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Automatic lathes.
- Broaching machine.
- Drill presses.
- Milling machines.
- Sawing machine.
- Universal grinders.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Tight deadlines.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Attention to detail.
Weight handling:
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
Experience:
3 years to less than 5 years.
Employment terms options:
Day. Overtime available.
Health benefits:
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Travel insurance.
- Variable or compressed work week.