Overview

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces

  • Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools

  • Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

  • Micrometers

  • Callipers

  • Calibre

  • Gauges

  • Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

  • Drill presses

  • Engine lathes

  • Form cutting machines

  • Milling machines

  • Sawing machine

Specialization or experience

  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Repetitive tasks

  • Standing for extended periods

  • Attention to detail

  • Overtime required

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate

  • Dependability

  • Flexibility

  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan

  • Health care plan

  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

  • Night shift premium

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available

  • Learning/training paid by employer

  • Parking available