machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)

Upper Canada Railway Services (UCRS); Welland; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Upper Canada Railway Services (UCRS) in Welland, Canada, seeks a skilled machinist for on-site production. The role involves measuring, setting up lathes and CNC machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring tight tolerances across components.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience, a relevant diploma, and WHMIS + machinist credentials. The position requires standing for long periods and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Machinist trade certification required.
• WHMIS certificate required.
• Experience in reading engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Measure and lay out work pieces for assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables.
• Set up and adjust production machinery/tools.
• Fit and assemble components to close tolerances.
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments.
• Document deviations and maintain inspection records.
• Verify dimensions with micrometers and calipers.
• Operate CNC and conventional machine tools.
• Program toolpaths for CNC machines.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.

Education

College/CEGEP certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Equivalent experience

Tools

Automatic lathes

Boring machines

Engine lathes

Milling machines

Surface grinders

CNC machines

Job description

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• General manufacturing
• Machine set-up

Responsibilities

• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
• 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
• Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements

Credentials

• Machinist Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Engine lathes
• Milling machines
• Surface grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverageli>
• Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer