mouldmaking machinist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Machinist Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic lathes
• Boring machines
• Drill presses
• Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
• Form cutting machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Jig borer
• Milling machines
• Surface grinders
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities