Machinist

at  Westport Fuel Systems

Westport Innovations is a leading developer of technology and products designed to reduce pollutant emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines. Westport has built a world-recognized team of leaders focused on aggressively commercializing its technology. We are looking for a senior machinist who has an interest in working in an automotive engine development test environment. You will be working as a part of our Test Services team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited Machinist trade program, Or Equivalent, Tool & Die/Millwright.
• 10+ years of manual machining (not CNC) experience
• Experience in setting up machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, saws, grinding machines
• Ability to use surface and tool grinding equipment for machine tools, or die making
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering drawings and tolerances (Metric)
• Experience using precision tools, hand and powered tools to assemble, fabricate, form steel, stainless steel and aluminum
• Experience in managing machine shop operations (ie. Keeping stock of materials and tooling)
• Ability to maintain machine tools

The following are assets:

• Experience providing machining services in a R&D Or Tool & Die maker environment an asset
• Red seal certified trade as a Machinist Or Millwright with extensive high tolerance machining experience preferred
• An understanding of EDM machining used in precision parts.(KTC-Superdrill) preferred
• Aptitude for diagnosing and repairing problems in mechanical systems an asset

Physical or other competencies:

• Ability to lift up to 50kgs
• Clean driving license
• Effective interpersonal Skills
• Strong computer skills are required: MS Office

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing machining services for prototype mechanical components for ICE engines
• Fabrication of hardware for mounting components to ICE engines
• Modification of ICE engine components
• Understanding mechanical component drawings
• Demonstrable shop skills in machining with tight tolerances, fabrication using steel and aluminum, use of powered workshop tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Experience with wielding (not ticketed, basic fabrication) is a nice to have
• Preventive maintenance of machine shop equipment
• Maintaining machine shop supplies, tools, materials related to machine shop operations
• Maintaining preventative maintenance logs and data base, records keeping
• Operation of forklift and company truck
• A commitment to safety and excellence in work and organizational habits
• Other duties as assigned

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote Westport’s H&S culture following all Environmental, and H&S procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities
• Report unsafe conditions, behaviors and all accidents
• Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative