Machinist - Jobs in Winnipeg

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Job Summary: Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions. Inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instrumentsVerify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using micrometers, verniers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) or other specialized measuring instruments Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges and other measuring devices Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reportsOther duties as assigned by supervisorQualifications:3 to 5 years of experience in sheet metal processing, machining and weldingSome college/CEGEP/vocational or technical trainingCanadian Welding Bureau CertificationKnowledge of safety rules and regulations concerning sheet metal, machining and weldingAbility to read, write and understand instructions and interpret Engineering drawings, in EnglishMechanically inclinedExcellent organizational skillsAbility to work under minimal supervisionVerbal and written communication skillsCapable of using measuring instruments such as gauges and calipersCapable of sustained physical effort while working with light to medium weight componentsAbout BuhlerIndustries.com:Buhler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI) is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 1932 as an agricultural equipment manufacturer. Through steady expansion, new products and acquisitions, the company has experienced progress and steady growth.Over the years, many brands have joined Buhler Industries: Farm King, Allied, Inland and Versatile. Today Buhler Industries operates several modern manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Factories in Morden and Winnipeg, MB build tractors, augers, tillage, compact implements and more. Buhler Industries maintains several well-stocked parts warehouses.As Buhler Industries continues to re-invest in engineering, research and development and production, the company is moving forward. The dealer and distribution network in North America has a strong base and continues to grow.Buhler Industries remains committed to continuous product improvement and incorporating new value-added features. That tradition of excellence will continue well into the future.