General machinist

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 5 years or more
• Machine tool technology/machinist
• Machine shop technology/assistant
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• General manufacturing
• Industrial setting

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
• 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
• Use machining tools to fabricate or recondition parts
• Set up machines
• Apply quality control procedure
• Operate machining tools to fabricate parts
• Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders
• Ensure all drill bits, end bills, precision cutters and lathe tools are kept sharp

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Machinist Trade Certification

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Calibre
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Milling machines
• Surface grinders
• Universal grinders
• Lathes and other machining tools

Repetitive machining operation experience

• Milling
• Boring

Type of industry experience

• Custom machining

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machining

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination