machinist

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Calgary is seeking a skilled manufacturing technician to interpret engineering drawings, assemble machine components, and maintain precision instruments. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. This position requires on-site work with no remote options available and offers benefits like dental and health care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Experience with measuring tools and CNC machines.
• Ability to maintain inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts, and tables.
• Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate precision measuring instruments.
• Verify dimensions using precise measuring instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team player

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Micrometers

CNC machines

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• General manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Measuring tools: Micrometers
• Gauges

Equipment and machinery experience

• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Additional information

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan