machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)

Upper Canada Railway Services (UCRS); Welland; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the Niagara region is seeking a skilled machinist. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating machinery, reading blueprints, and ensuring that components meet precise specifications. Candidates must have a machinist trade certification and relevant experience. Benefits include a dental plan, health care plan, and employer-paid training.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Machinist Trade Certification is required.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience is required.

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.
• Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

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

Tools

Micrometers

Callipers

Calibre

Gauges

Verniers

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

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

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

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer