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Plan and perform a wide range of difficult and unusual turning, boring, and other machine operations on manual machines to a wide variety of large castings, forgings and fabricated parts of various metals.
Experience in the set up and operation of manual Vertical turret lathes, engine lathes, milling machines and drill presses is an asset.
To be considered, candidates must have a minimum grade 12 high school diploma, Journeyman Machinist status.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Machinist Trade Certification
- WHMIS Certificate
- Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
Specific Skills
- Repair machine tools and parts
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
- Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
- Verify dimensions of machined tools and parts using precision measuring instruments
- Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
Work Setting
- General manufacturing
Measuring Tools
- Micrometers
- Callipers
- Gauges
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Standing for extended periods
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Machining Tools and Machines
- Milling machines
- Engine lathes
- Drill presses
- Boring machines
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Machine Experience
- Conventional
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking