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 materials
- Follow test sample preparation guidelines
- Fit parts to mechanisms and verify dimensions
- Maintain traceability
- Organize coupons
- Package and shrink wrap products
- Carry out pick-up and delivery of products