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Roles and Responsibilities of the job include:
- Set up manual and CNC equipment
- Change cutting tools and adjust machine feeds and speeds as needed
- Identify root causes and actions for quality problems
- Utilize measuring equipment used in the industry such as calipers, micrometers, height gauge and other equipment needed to complete job
- Use prescribed procedures to produce parts and products to the customers specifications
- Detect and report defective equipment to shop foreman
- Maintain equipment and work area on a daily basis in a clean and orderly fashion
- Follow prescribed rules and standard safety regulations at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Completed or enrolled in Machining course from Saskatchewan Polytechnic or equivalent
- Knowledge of CNC equipment capability and daily maintenance
- Skill in performing mid level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using whole numbers, fractions and decimals)
- Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as job cards, drawings, manuals and safety regulations
- Ability to communicate information clearly and directly to co-workers and supervisory personnel both verbally and in writing
- Ability to adapt to change (positive or negative)
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations
- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Machining experience is preferred
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Machinist Trade Certification
- Machinist Red Seal Endorsment
Specific Skills
- Set up and adjust production machinery
- Repair machine tools and parts
- Program computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
- Fit and assemble components and machine parts to close tolerance
- Verify dimensions of machined tools and parts using precision measuring instruments
- Document and report deviations from specifications and tolerances
- Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
Work Setting
- General manufacturing
Measuring Tools
- Micrometers
- Callipers
- Gauges
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Machining Tools and Machines
- Surface grinders
- Shapers
- Sawing machines
- Milling machines
- Drill presses
- CNC machines
- Broaching machines
- Boring machines
- Automatic lathes
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Type of Machine Experience
- Conventional
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioned