precision machinist

Harvard Machine Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Harvard Machine Ltd. in Cambridge, Ontario seeks an experienced machinist to read and interpret engineering drawings, set up and adjust production machinery, and assemble components to close tolerances.

You will verify measurements with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, while maintaining detailed inspection records at a on-site facility. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing experience, relevant College/CEGEP education, and a strong focus on accuracy, dependability, and teamwork in

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP education in manufacturing or related field.
• 5 years or more machining experience.
• On-site work at the physical location with no remote option.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables.
• Set up and operate machine tools including CNC and manual equipment.
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports.
• Verify dimensions with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Dependability

Initiative

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Accurate

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Calibre

Gauges

Verniers

CNC 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