Toolmaker

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Toolmaker (Machinist) to join their team in Chalk River. This role involves fabricating components from design to production while ensuring compliance with quality assurance programs. You'll work with advanced CNC machinery and play a vital role in training apprentices. If you are passionate about contributing to clean energy and advancing nuclear technology, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team. Enjoy a rewarding career in a beautiful natural setting, with excellent benefits and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a secondary school diploma and apprenticeship as a Machinist or Tool and die maker.
• Knowledge of CNC equipment and ability to learn programming.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication of components/prototypes from design to final inspection.
• Planning and executing manufacturing steps while ensuring quality compliance.

Skills

G code programming

Cam Programming

ISO standards knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

Machinist qualification

Tools

CNC Machine Shop equipment

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges)

Job description

Can you see yourself being involved in the fabrication of components/prototypes, from the interpretation of design drawings/sketches through to the actual fabrication process, while maintaining schedule compliance and compliance with quality assurance programs? If you answer yes, our Chalk River location is looking for a Toolmaker (Machinist) to join our team! This may be the job for you; apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Reviewing, understanding, and planning the method to complete work and providing a work estimate for the work package in conjunction with the Project Leader at the customer work request stage, which will subsequently be assigned by supervision / lead hand to an available tradesperson.
• Assembling all necessary materials, components and tooling required to complete the manufacturing process and remain compliant with the Quality Assurance program.
• Planning and execution of the manufacturing steps outlined within the work package at the shop floor level using a variety of conventional and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine Shop equipment and associated tooling.
• Ensuring that all material supplied and components being fabricated remain compliant with designated Q.A. standards by frequent self checks throughout the fabrication process utilizing a variety of measuring tools, such as micrometers, calipers and gauges etc.
• Completing the machining processes outlined in the designated work packages and inspecting the final product for machinery differences such as burrs, sharp edges and flaws and taking action to prepare the component for final Q.A. inspection by the designated regulator.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices in all work areas, including tools and equipment, and adhering to provincial, federal, and CNL regulations in order to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
• Attending monthly safety meetings and immediately reporting any safety concerns and/or infractions.
• Applying Event Free Tools and Pre-Job Brief information throughout the execution of assigned work and modelling this behaviour and knowledge to others.
• Assisting in training, coaching and mentoring apprentices and co-op students in safe workshop practices and procedures, including work planning, assisting and developing skills by demonstrating techniques and describing suitable methods. Monitoring, assessing and correcting work performance, discussing problems and improvements and reporting progress to the supervisor and identifying further training needs.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • A secondary school diploma and qualification as a Machinist or Tool and die maker are typically acquired through the completion of the required 8,000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Experience
  • Completion of the required 8000-hour apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of Conventional (Manual) and C.N.C. (Computer Numerical Control) Machine Shop Equipment, including the ability to learn G code programming for part editing, Cam Programming utilizing Master Cam Software as well as conversational programming packages at the machine control.
  • Ability to learn and apply requirements for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) (9000, Z.299.3 and Z.299.4) standards, ASME (American Society of American Engineers) Section III and VIII codes, must be able to meet requirements and conditions for special working operations such as ASME Section III Nuclear code work.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across various disciplines.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office to update and write procedures, create spreadsheets, input data and communicate via email.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• and a pension!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:

CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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