Conventional Machinist

FAB-MAC INC.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

FAB-MAC INC. is seeking a Conventional Machinist to manufacture, modify, and fit mechanical parts for industrial bakery equipment. You will read blueprints, select cutting tools, and operate lathe, milling machine, and drill press to produce precision components.

You will inspect dimensions with calipers and micrometers, perform minor adjustments, collaborate with welding and maintenance teams, and uphold health and safety standards in a manufacturing workshop.

Qualifications

• Requires DEP in Machining Techniques or equivalent experience.
• Experience as conventional machinist in industrial/manufacturing env; food processing or stainless steel a plus.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and produce precise parts.
• Knowledge of stainless steel and aluminum properties.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Comply with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and specs to determine dimensions and materials.
• Machine metal parts using lathes, milling machines, and drill presses.
• Select and install cutting tools, adjust speeds, and monitor operations.
• Inspect dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Perform minor mechanical adjustments to ensure finished quality.
• Carry out finishing operations such as grinding and polishing as required.
• Assist in prototypes and custom parts per engineering needs.
• Collaborate with welding, assembly, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and basic equipment upkeep.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision machining

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety standards

Education

DEP in Machining Techniques

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Job description

Position Summary

The Conventional Machinist manufactures, modifies, and fits mechanical parts using traditional machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders. Working from technical drawings, the machinist produces parts for industrial bakery equipment and plays a key role in manufacturing precision components, often custom-made or produced in small batches.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, and required materials.
• Machine metal parts using conventional machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and drill presses.
• Select and install cutting tools, adjust machining speeds, and monitor machining operations.
• Inspect part dimensions using precision measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Perform minor mechanical adjustments to ensure the quality of the finished product.
• Carry out finishing operations, such as grinding and polishing, as required.
• Participate in the manufacturing of prototypes and custom parts based on the needs of the engineering or product development department.
• Collaborate with welding, assembly, and maintenance teams.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform basic equipment maintenance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational diploma (DEP) in Machining Techniques or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience as a conventional machinist in an industrial or manufacturing environment; experience with food processing equipment or stainless steel is an asset.
• Excellent ability to read mechanical drawings and produce precision parts.
• Knowledge of material properties, including stainless steel and aluminum.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to occupational health and safety standards.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing workshop environment.
• Day or evening shift, depending on production requirements.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaboration with multiple technical departments.