machinist, automotive

West Carleton Automotive; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic medium-sized automotive repair company that values precision and teamwork! This full-time role offers the opportunity to apply your skills in measuring and machining while working in a supportive environment. As a key member of the team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of machine parts and maintaining high standards of quality. The position requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to safety. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the automotive industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience required in a physically demanding role.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate precision measuring instruments.
• Document and report deviations from specifications.

Skills

Precision measuring

Interpreting engineering drawings

Machine repair

Independent work

Teamwork

Quick learning

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Boring machines

Drill presses

Honing machines

Milling machines

Tool grinders

Job description

• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full-time
• Hours: 08:00 to 17:00
• Starts: As soon as possible

Overview

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts, and tables
• Repair machine tools and parts
• 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)
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers

Specialized machining processes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Boring machines
• Drill presses
• Honing machines
• Milling machines
• Tool grinders

Equipment, systems, and controls experience

• Generators

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Physically demanding
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-01-17

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Company Overview

West Carleton Automotive

• Repair and maintenance
• Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)