Machinist

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English or French
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Plastics processing industry

Tasks

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
• 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
• 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
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced
• Recommend corrective or enforcement action
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Recommend new security measures
• Recommend measures to improve work methods
• Inspect processes

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Machinist Trade Certification

Type of materials

• Plastic

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Drill presses
• Sawing machine
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Shift

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Travel insurance