← Back
Lathe operator - metal machining
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 42.5 hours per week
- Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Manufacture
- Willing to relocate
Tasks
- Operate and set up machines to perform repetitive machining operations
- Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
- Clean and maintain work space
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Machinist Trade Certification
Equipment and machinery experience
- Cylinder grinder
- Engine lathes
- Honing machines
- Milling machines
- Tool grinders
- Lathe
Area of work experience
- Fabrication
Repetitive machining operation experience
- Turning
- Milling
- Honing
- Broaching
- Drilling
- Grinding
Equipment
- Single purpose production machine
- Automatic lathes
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Medical exam
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Does not require Canadian work experience