General Machinist

Work setting

• General manufacturing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of conventional and computer numerically controlled (CNC) 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
• Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Boring machines
• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Conventional
• Drill presses
• Milling machines

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Team player
• Quick learner