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Document Machinist Overview

Machinists possess the knowledge and abilities to set up and operate machines that cut or grind metal and other materials into products with precise dimensions. These machines include lathes, milling machines, saws, grinding machines, drilling machines and boring machines.

Machinists work from drawings, specifications and their own measurements to calculate dimensions, tolerances and types of fit. They must be knowledgeable about the properties of metal, plastic, rubber and composite materials.

Precise measurements are critical to machinists’ work. Machinists operate conventional and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) ... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

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  • Sets up lathes.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Operates CNC machines.
  • Operates lathes.
  • Operates grinders.
  • Sets up grinders.
  • Refurbishes components.
  • Sets up milling machines.
  • Operates drill presses.
  • Sets up power saws.

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  • dust mask
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  • arbour press
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  • eye wash station
  • safety boots
  • goggles/safety glasses
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  • PPE
  • grinder
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  • drill press
  • tapping
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  • Machinery’s Handbook
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Most Important Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Critical Thinking More

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $25.81
  • Minimum - $17.32
  • Maximum - $33.08

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