Lead Hand Machinist

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of Senior Machinists and Apprentice Machinists to ensure high-quality project completion.
• Determine technical requirements for fabrication projects and provide customer quotes and delivery timelines.
• Design, modify, and fabricate custom laboratory apparatus, tools, and jigs.
• Create and review technical drawing sets for manufacturing.
• Implement process improvements for workshop activities and coordinate equipment maintenance.
• Analyze and recommend suitable materials and methods for fabrication and lab work.
• Serve as a technical expert and resource for professionals within the department.

Requirements

• College Diploma (2 years) or an equivalent combination of experience.
• Minimum of eight years of recent and related experience, including apprenticeship.
• Valid License as a General Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, or Mould Maker.
• Minimum 2 years of experience using MasterCAM and SolidWorks software.
• Proven experience in the programming and operation of CNC machines and CAD/CAM systems.
• Advanced skills with milling machines, lathes, saws, drills, grinders, and welding equipment.
• Ability to design delicate scientific apparatus from verbal instructions and rough sketches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff within a unionized environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating Waterjet cutting machines, Press Brakes, Electro Discharge Machines, or Laser Cutters.
• Proficiency in Tig, Mig, or Stick welding, particularly with stainless steel, tool steel, and aluminum.
• Experience with High Temperature Brazing using stainless steel, copper, or brass.

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering supports groundbreaking research in robotics, manufacturing, energy production, and bioengineering. Our machine shop provides essential fabrication services, creating unique scientific devices and precision instruments that enable world-class research and undergraduate engineering projects.