machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• General manufacturing
• Machine set-up
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• 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
• 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
• Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Machinist Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Engine lathes
• Milling machines
• Surface grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer