Conventional Machine Tool Machinists
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Job description
These individuals set up and operate machines that cut various materials to make products and parts (milling machines, drills, etc.). They work in factories.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Odours
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
- Falling objects
Main tasks
- Interpret drawings and plans.
- Gather information on workpieces.
- Determine optimal machining sequences.
- Take precise measurements.
- Draw and assemble parts.
- Perform calculations and solve complex problems.
- Check the quality of machined parts.
- Maintain machine tools.
- Choose the appropriate cutting tools.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
College
DCS in mechanical Engineering Technology
Placement rate: 43.3%
53.4% of graduates pursue further studies
Sometimes required
- Experience in manufacturing processes is often required.
WAP
This occupation is targeted by Workplace Apprenticeship Programs
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Information processing
- Monitoring operations
- Operations and control
- Critical thought
- Reading comprehension
- Coordination
- Active listening
- Result evaluation
Abilities
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-arm stability
- Digital dexterity
- Control accuracy
- Limb coordination
- Near vision
- Selective attention
- Information organization
- Awareness of issues
- Reaction time
- Visualization
- Written comprehension
- Oral comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Classification
- Speed control
- Speech recognition
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Autonomy
- Capacity to adapt
- Capacity to work in a team
- Rigour
- Sense of observation
- Commitment to quality
- Timeliness
- Knowledge of design
- Knowledge of mechanics
Interests
- Create, design
- Work in computer science or information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Make, build, install
- Make technical plans and drawings
- Conduct tests and trials, control processes
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (CNP 72100)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026