machinist

Government of Canada - Central; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Oakville, Ontario is seeking an experienced technician to operate and maintain precision machinery. The ideal candidate must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, assembling components, and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced, physically demanding role. The position is on site with no remote work options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to maintain and calibrate precision instruments.
• Experience with various manufacturing tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate machine tools and evaluate finished products.
• Assemble components according to strict tolerances.
• Maintain inspection reports and document deviations.

Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Precision measuring instruments

Assembly skills

Machinery setup and adjustment

Documentation of inspection results

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Callipers

CNC machines

Robotic equipment

Job description

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

• Aviation/aerospace manufacturing
• Aviation/aerospace repair and overhaul
• General manufacturing

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• 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

Experience and specialization Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Milling machines
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Robotic equipment and systems
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Face shield

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• InitiativeTeam player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance