Machinist

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• General manufacturing

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
• Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
• 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)
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools

Computer and technology knowledge

• Mastercam CAD/CAM

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated transfer machine
• Form cutting machines
• Single purpose production machine
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Robotic equipment and systems

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

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 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Other

• Use of artificial intelligence

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Weekend
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)