Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience

Work setting

General manufacturingMachine set-up

Tasks

Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assemblyRead and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tablesSet up and adjust production machineries/toolsFit and assemble components and machine parts to close toleranceMaintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instrumentsDocument and report deviations from specifications and tolerancesMaintain inspection records and complete inspection reportsVerify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine toolsVerify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instrumentsEnter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine toolsRead blueprints to determine work requirements

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Machinist Trade CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Measuring tools

MicrometersCallipersCalibreGaugesVerniers

Equipment and machinery experience

Automatic lathesBoring machinesEngine lathesMilling machinesSurface grindersUse computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Ability to work independentlyTight deadlinesRepetitive tasksPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsAttention to detail

Weight handling

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

ToolsSteel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

AccurateDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityInitiativeTeam playerQuick learner

Screening questions

Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

MorningDay

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Upper Canada Railway Services Corp

Open Positions

machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)