Machinist

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    Posted: 05/11/13
    Job Type: Full Time
    Location: Winnipege

    Under supervision and within the policies, standards and procedures of the Royal Canadian Mint; sets-up, operates, maintains machining equipment to fabricate and repair production equipment tooling and equipment parts.  Fabricates and repairs tooling to a high degree of precision and to drawing specifications.  Repairs and assembles manufacturing machinery.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education and Previous Experience:

    • High School Diploma  or equivalent
    • Must possess a Valid Manitoba or Inter-Provincial Journeyman Machinist certificate.
    • Experience using GibbsCAM software.

     

    Knowledge:

    • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and superior fabrication skills.

     

    Abilities and Skills:

    • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills, identifying practical solutions, and providing clear recommendations.
    • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including ability to co-operate with supervisors and colleagues and ability to foster relationships with other employees to enhance the team environment.
    • Ability to set-up, operate, program and maintain various machining equipment to manufacture tooling and parts to close tolerances and to a high degree of precision.
    • Ability to assemble, install, rebuild, maintain, repair, modify and set-up manufacturing and building equipment.
    • Ability to work from mechanical drawings, conduct regular preventative maintenance on machine shop tools and equipment.
    • Ability to forsee and prevent problems.
    • Ability to show initiative and creativity
    • Ability to set-up and operate shop machines such as CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, drill presses and grinders and ability to determine correct cutting speeds and feeds.
    • Ability to plan and organize activities as well as materials and resources required.
    • Ability to ensure that the Royal Canadian Mint policies and procedures applicable to safety and security are rigidly adhered to.
    • Strong organizational skills and time management skills.

     

    This opening is to be filled on a continuous operation and/or shift work basis.

    If you qualify for the mandatory requirements, and if the above describes your abilities and interests, please forward your resumé and cover letter in confidence to:
    Royal Canadian Mint, Human Resources,
    520 Lagimodière Blvd.
    Winnipeg, MB R2J 3E7
    Fax: 204-255-5203
    Email: hrwpg@mint.ca

    While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

    The Royal Canadian Mint promotes equity in employment: As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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