Work setting

• Automotive manufacturing

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Repair machine tools and parts
• 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
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Experience and specialization

Measuring tools

• Micrometers
• Callipers
• Calibre
• Gauges
• Verniers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated transfer machine
• Broaching machine
• Cylindrical grinders
• Drill presses
• Electrical discharge machine (EDM)
• Electro-chemical machine
• Filing machines
• Form cutting machines
• Gear cutting machine
• Honing machines
• Jig borer
• Jig grinder
• Milling machines
• Screw machines
• Shapers
• Single purpose production machine
• Surface grinders
• Tool grinders
• Universal grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Robotic equipment and systems
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player