Machinist

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Work setting

• Aviation/aerospace manufacturing

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Machinist Trade Certification

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Drill presses
• Gear cutting machine
• Milling machines
• Screw machines
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Tool grinders

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance