Machinist

Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta is seeking a skilled machinist to interpret engineering drawings, set up production tooling, and verify precision dimensions. The role requires reading blueprints, operating drill presses, milling machines, lathes and CNC equipment, and maintaining measurement instruments according to strict tolerances.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, strong mathematical aptitude, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accurate inspection

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of machining experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and tolerances.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and tables.
• Willingness to pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables.
• Repair machine tools and parts.
• 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.
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications.

Skills

Accuracy

Team player

Fast learner

Independent worker

Math skills

Education

Secondary school education

Tools

Drill presses

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Lathes

CNC machines

Job description

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Repair machine tools and parts
• 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
• Ensure that safety standards and departmental policies are met
• Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers

Precision measuring instrument

Equipment and machinery experience

• Drill presses
• Milling machines
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Tool grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Lathes and other machining tools

Turning

Parts specialization

Manufacturing equipment

Area of specialization

Secondary school education

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Quick learner

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Interest in setting up and programming machine tools for use by machining tool operators when required

OBJECTIVE

Interest in setting up and programming machine tools for use by machining tool operators when required

INNOVATIVE

Interest in performing precision machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations, and in planning best sequence of operations

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

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Typical ability expectations for this job

Does making things out of metal appeal to you? Are you skillful and mechanically inclined? Do you have good math skills and appreciate precision? Then you may want to re-tool your future as a machinist.