machinist

Government of Canada; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Dawson Creek, Canada, is seeking an experienced machinist to repair machine tools and set up production machinery. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and holds the Machinist Trade Certification. Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy using precision measuring instruments. This role requires on-site work, offering health benefits, a dental plan, and life insurance.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in machining.
• Ability to repair machine tools and parts.
• Certifications and experience in operating CNC machines.

Responsibilities

• Repair machine tools and parts.
• Set up and adjust production machineries/tools.
• Document deviations from specifications.

Skills

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Machinist Trade Certification

Machinist Red Seal Endorsement

Tools

CNC machines

Automatic lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Work location

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

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Repair machine tools and parts
• Set up and adjust production machineries/tools
• Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Credentials

• Machinist Trade Certification
• Machinist Red Seal Endorsment

Experience and specialization

• Measuring tools

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Cylindrical grinders
• Drill presses
• Engine lathes
• Lapping machine
• Milling machines
• Sawing machine
• Surface grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)