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CNC (computer numerical control) machinist

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English or French
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Machine tool technology/machinist
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate
  • Agricultural equipment
  • General manufacturing

Tasks

  • Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
  • Repair machine tools and parts
  • 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
  • Organise day-to-day business operations
  • Program CNC machine tools

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Machinist Trade Certification

Measuring tools

  • Micrometers
  • Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Automatic lathes
  • Drill presses
  • Milling machines
  • Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  • Robotic equipment and systems
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Quick learner

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day

Health benefits

  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Travel insurance

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth