Machinist

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma


• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• General manufacturing

Tasks

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
• 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
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots