machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)

Upper Canada Railway Services (UCRS); Welland; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a skilled machinist to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up machines, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality control. This role demands physical stamina and attention to detail, offering a structured work environment with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Experience with measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Machinist Trade Certification required.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Measure and lay out work pieces for assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Set up and adjust production machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficiency

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Quick learner

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Automatic lathes

Boring machines

Milling machines

CNC machines

Job description

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

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• 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
  
  

Additional information

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

Health benefits

• Health care plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer