Metal working machine tool setters and operators set and/or operate, various machine tools working to fine tolerances.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- A CNC machinist in Alberta in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $25.50 and maximum $29.60 per hour in 2020.
- A CNC machinist in Alberta in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $25.00 and maximum $28.10 per hour in 2020.
- A CNC machinist in Ontario in manufacturing with 4 years or less experience earned minimum $22.00 and maximum $25.50 per hour in 2020.
Job Responsibilities
- Setting one or more types of machine tool for production of metal articles in standardized series
- Operating and monitoring metal working machines such as lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing machines, including multipurpose numerically controlled metal working machines
- Performing similar tasks when machining plastics and other metal substitutes
- Observing machine operations to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, and adjusting machines as necessary
- Inspecting work pieces for defects, and measuring work pieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments
- Changing worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools
