Machinist

This position is responsible for preparing standard samples for basic mechanical and metallurgical tests. To engage in on the job training to develop the skills and knowledge to be a fully qualified journey-level machinist

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain registration as a machinist apprentice
• Attend apprenticeship education classes at prescribed intervals, in addition to on-the-job learning while performing responsibilities on the shop floor.
• Study specifications, charts, drawings or sample parts to determine the machining operation to be performed
• Set-up and operate various machining equipment such as lathes, mills, surface grinders and saws in order to machine or grind components to precise customer specifications;
• Use measurement tools to ensure accuracy
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances, and prepare working sketches if necessary
• Measure and mark metal and other materia...