General Machinist Full Time

APS Metal Industries [www.apsmetalindustries.com] was established in 1986 and currently operates out of a 40,000 square foot facility in Pickering, Ontario. With approximately 70 employees we operate two shifts daily, which enables us the flexibility to meet customer requirements for quick delivery. We provide free parking onsite and are located 5 minutes from Pickering GO Station.

Our company has built a strong reputation for customer satisfaction and we are committed to continuous improvement in pre-production planning and high performance manufacturing. Our production capabilities include complete metal fabrication from raw material to finished parts including precise and versatile laser cutting utilizing our Trumpf 4000 and 5000 watt lasers. Dedicated software ensures maximum yield of material.

Equipped with the latest technology, numerous welding stations, a complete machine shop, nine brake presses, hardware inserters, shearing and notching capabilities, single punch presses, and a well equipped clean-up area complete with deburring machinery, we provide a competitive edge in producing parts that meet customer specifications and time constraints.

We service a wide variety of industries including: * Food Processing Equipment (Hoppers, Chutes, Mixers, etc.) * Conveyor System Parts * Environmental Products * Packaging Machinery Parts * Electronic Enclosure and cabinets * Specializing in Stainless Steel Products ======================================================== If interested, please email resume to wilsonw@apsmetalindustries.com ========================================================

*Why Work for APS?* In today’s day and age, you have an unlimited number of places you could choose to work. So, why would you choose to work for APS? It starts with the people.

* We are a diverse group of talented individuals that work cohesively as a team. * The environment that our staff and management have created makes it easy to learn and to grow. * We prefer to promote internally if and whenever possible to help in career path progression. * Annual employee reviews and company-wide NPS surveys help us stay focused on what matters to our staff. * We offer mentorship programs that help build out career paths and goals

Our company is built on a strong foundation of family first mentality. We offer flexible working hours, team lunches/events every quarter, and excellent compensation packages with full health and dental benefits including vision, massage therapy, and orthopedic coverage for all employees. There is a common trend at APS; people that work at APS tend to stay at APS for a long time. This is not a coincidence. We value and respect our employees immensely and work hard every day to help them achieve their best.

Responsibilities
– Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
– Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
– Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
– Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes, drills, mills, surface grind) and position or load material for a job
– Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
– Determine and program size of batches and speed of machine
– Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
– Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages

Qualifications for Machinist
– Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred
– Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail
– Great verbal and written communication skills
– Experience in using and/or programming manual or semi-automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders, mills, drills etc.)
– Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
– Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
– Knowledge of metal properties
– Outstanding mathematical skills and analytical abilities
– Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items

Salary: $19.00-$24.00 per hour