Manual Machinist

Work setting

• General manufacturing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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)
• 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

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Calibre
• Gauges

Equipment and machinery experience

• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Cylindrical grinders
• Jig grinder
• Milling machines
• Surface grinders
• Universal grinders

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots