Apprentice Machinist

Job title:

Apprentice Machinist

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 02/05/2025
Req ID: 41566
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054362Description:About us:The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is home to about 60 professors leading research on a very broad range of topics. On the Industrial Engineering side, research areas include Operations Research, Information Engineering, Human Factors, and Applied Machine Learning, all of which seek to improve the systems we as humans rely on to navigate our world. On the Mechanical Engineering side, research areas include Robotics, Mechanics & Design, Materials, and Thermofluids, topics that are applied to applications including manufacturing, energy production, and bioengineering.We are also home to about 2,000 very talented students: about 1,300 undergraduates are enrolled in the Industrial Engineering and in the Mechanical Engineering BASc programs. We have about 350 Master of Engineering (MEng) students, a professional program for students taking courses with us for a year or two. And we have about 350 MASc and PhD students, who work individually on research projects with a particular professor.Your opportunity:Reporting to the Machine Shop Manager, and working with the Senior Machinists, the Apprentice Machinist designs, machines, fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs unique scientific devices, components and precision instruments for research purposes and undergraduate projects. The incumbent will work with state-of-the-art equipment in the department’s machine shop, utilizing both computer numerically controlled (CNC) and manual machining equipment to create custom projects that support and enable groundbreaking research at the faculty.https://www.mie.utoronto.ca/student-life-services/machine-shop/Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, modifying and fabricating custom machine parts.
• Applying established standards when operating fabrication equipment.
• Verifying the accuracy of design requirements, and probing for information from researchers to identify problems and establish needs.
• Creating and reviewing CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) programs and tool paths for manufacturing.
• Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility.
• Checking to ensure equipment is in working order.
• Verifying inventory.
• Maintaining work area and equipment in a clean, organized and safe manner and following safety procedures and policies.

Essential Qualifications:

• College Diploma (2 years) in Aerospace Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, General Machinist, Tool and Die Maker or Mould Maker or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience in any combination of machining, tool and die making, or mould making. This might have been gained through a role in co-operative education, or summer employment in a fabrication shop/facility.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with manual and powered/energized resources.
• Demonstrated general machinist skills in one of the following areas : Milling or Turning.
• Demonstrated interest in broadening knowledge in techniques/tools and materials and a motivated learner.
• Ability to work from mechanical drawings, client specifications, and oral or written instructions.
• Ability to exercise judgement in determining the techniques and methods used.
• Basic G-Code programming knowledge and skills, or willingness to learn.
• Must have basic machinist tools and bench style tool box.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, staff.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, good judgement, initiative, tact and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to also work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial work environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Welding experience.
• Brazing experience.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Accountable
• Efficient
• Honest
• Organized
• Possessa positive attitude
• Team player

Closing Date: 02/19/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 07 — $59,172. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,673. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Engineering / TechnicalLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

Expected salary

$59172 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:37:57 GMT

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