machinist

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Relocation costs covered by employer.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments.
• 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.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines.

Security and safety:

Bondable. Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is not available.

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.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Team player.
• Quick learner.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.