Also known as:
- automotive machinist
- machined parts inspector
- machinist, diesel engines
- toolroom machinist
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 DESCRIPTION :
Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions. Machining and tooling inspectors inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards. They are employed by machinery, equipment, motor vehicle, automotive parts, aircraft and other metal products manufacturing companies and by machine shops. |
MAIN DUTIES:
Machinists
- Read and interpret engineering drawings;
- Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces;
- Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations;
- Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools;
- Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments;
- May set up and program machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
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| Machining and tooling inspectors |
- Verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling;
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments;
- Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor;
- Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports.
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AVERAGE SALARY:
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WHERE DOES THIS TRADE HAVE GOOD JOB PROSPECTS?
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USEFUL LINKS: |
To know more about careers in the steel industry:
http://www.metallurgie.ca/
To know more about careers in industrial steel production:
http://www.csmofmi.qc.ca/
To know more about careers in the aerospace industry:
http://www.camaq.org/
To know more about careers in the plastics industry:
http://www.plasticompetences.ca
To know more about careers in the rubber industry:
http://www.caoutchouc.qc.ca
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