Machinists work with metals and other materials and operate lathes, milling machines and other tools to produce shapes to a required finish and size.
What do Machinists do?
- 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, tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
- Set-up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations.
- Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools.
- Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specification using precision measuring instruments.
For further details about this occupation, please see the High School to Apprenticeship - A Link to the Future handbook. It can be found on this website under “Publications” or by clicking on http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/PUBLICATION/High_School_Handbook/
Machinist
Trade Information.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
On-the-Job Training Guide.pdf
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information.pdf
Practical Examination.pdf
Level One Examination Information.pdf
Level Two Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 4 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf
