Apprentice Machinist (Onsite)

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world, known for its teaching and research excellence across humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The Department of Chemistry, established in 1859, is a leading institution in Canada with advanced research facilities and a wide variety of services including chemical stores, NMR lab, X-ray analysis lab, and a mass spectrometry lab. As the Apprentice Machinist, you will work with a team of highly skilled machinists and researchers, contributing to cutting-edge research and teaching priorities within the Department of Chemistry. Reporting to the Manager of Mechatronic Services, this role involves designing, fabricating, installing, maintaining, and repairing unique scientific devices, components, and precision instruments for research and undergraduate teaching within a fully equipped machine shop.

Requirements

• College Diploma (2 years) in Aerospace Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, General Machinist, Tool and Die Maker or Mould Maker or acceptable combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Minimum three years of recent and relevant 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial work environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, staff.
• Demonstrated interest in broadening knowledge in techniques / tools and materials and a motivated learner.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience.
• Brazing experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing, modifying and fabricating custom machine parts
• Applying established standards when operating fabrication equipment
• Verifying the accuracy of design requirements
• Handling minor equipment repairs
• 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
• Providing safety training and ensuring adherence to safety procedures and standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree