principal

Education:

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work setting:

• General manufacturing
• Oil and gas industry
• Oilfield construction industry

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
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• CAMC Aviation Machinist Certification

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Drill presses
• Milling machines
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Hoses

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information:

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

• 5 years or more

Long term benefits:

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits:

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)