Overview

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables

  • Set up and adjust production machineries/tools

  • Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances

  • Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports

  • 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Machinist Trade Certification

  • Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification

  • Machinist Red Seal Endorsment

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

  • Micrometers

  • Callipers

  • Calibre

  • Gauges

  • Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

  • Milling machines

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Tight deadlines

  • Repetitive tasks

  • Standing for extended periods

  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available