Machining Tool Operator
Mill Operations 
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Machining tool operators set up and operate or tend metal-cutting machines designed for repetitive machining work. They are employed by metal products and other manufacturing companies and in machine shops. This unit group also includes workers who etch or chemically mill metal pieces.
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- You want to live an oversized life in one of Canada’s beautiful forest communities
- A sense of community is important to you
- You like variety and learning new things
- You want to make a difference working in a green job
- You like mechanical problems
- You are a team player
- You want to be able to get out from behind your desk
Mill Operations Jobs Available
 | Entry Level Production Associate Kenora, Ontario |
| Operations Supervisor - Grande Prairie Grande Prairie, Alberta |
| Operations Supervisor - Drayton Valley, AB Drayton Valley, Alberta |
Communities
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| HIGH LEVEL, ALBERTA |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, ALBERTA |
| FORT ST-JAMES, BRITISH COLUMBIA |
Education And Training
Some secondary school education is required. College or other courses in machining may be required. Several months of on-the-job training are provided. Senior positions in this unit group, such as set-up operator, require experience as a machine operator.
| TÉLUQ |
| Canadian University College |
| Séminaire de Sherbrooke |
NOTE
The requirements listed are generally required qualifications for this Career Type. The qualifications may vary based on the employer and/or the geographic location of that job.
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