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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