precision machinist

Government of Canada; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a skilled Machinist. Candidates must have Machinist Trade Certification and at least 5 years of experience in general manufacturing. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, setting up production machinery, and maintaining inspection records. This is an on-site position with no remote work options. Benefits include health and dental plans, as well as a pension plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Machinist Trade Certification required.
• Experience in general manufacturing with 5+ years in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Set up and adjust production machinery/tools.
• Fit and assemble components with close tolerance.
• Document deviations from specifications.
• Maintain inspection records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Accurate

Dependability

Flexibility

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines

Jig borer

Milling machines

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work setting

• 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
• 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

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Machinist Trade Certification

Experience and specialization Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Cylindrical grinders
• Jig borer
• Jig grinder
• Milling machines
• Single purpose production machine
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Universal grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Pension plan