aviation machinist

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work Setting:

• Aviation / aerospace repair and overhaul

Tasks:

• Compute dimensions and tolerances of machine parts
• Measure and lay out work pieces in preparation for assembly
• 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)
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Measuring Tools:

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre

Equipment and Machinery Experience:

• Automatic lathes
• Broaching machine
• Drill presses
• Electro-chemical machine
• Filing machines
• Form cutting machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Honing machines
• Lapping machine
• Milling machines
• Planers
• Screw machines
• Shapers
• Surface grinders
• Tapping machines
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders

Security and Safety:

• Criminal record check
• Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal Suitability:

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Quick learner