manual machinist
The role involves setting up and operating manual machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce precision parts. Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, verifying dimensions with precision instruments, and maintaining tool sharpness.
- On-site
- Pickering, ON
- Posted Jun 8, 2026
- Apply by Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Drilling Responsibilities Tasks 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 Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers) Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments Set up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines and grinders Ensure all drill bits, end bills, precision cutters and lathe tools are kept sharp Experience and specialization Measuring tools Micrometers Callipers Gauges Verniers Drilling equipment Drilling machine Equipment and machinery experience Boring machines Drill presses Engine lathes Milling machines Surface grinders Tapping machines Tool grinders Lathe Lathes and other machining tools Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits
What you’ll do
The role involves setting up and operating manual machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce precision parts. Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, verifying dimensions with precision instruments, and maintaining tool sharpness.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience with at least 5 years of professional experience. Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and operating various drilling and machining equipment is required.
Benefits
• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Vision care benefits • Bonus • Group insurance benefits
Other relevant skills
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- Manual Machining
- Blueprint Reading
- Precision Measurement
- Lathe Operation
- Milling Machine Operation
- Grinding
- Drilling
- Component Assembly
- Tool Calibration
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Gauges
- Verniers
- Boring Machines
- Tapping Machines
- Tool Grinding
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 1, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level