Scope of Profession - Machinist

In this section,

• “parts” means any type of industrial or mass production parts;
• “undertakings of the designated trade” means the following:
  • the set up or operation of metal removing machine tools to manufacture metals and other materials into precise shapes and sizes;
  • the production of parts using mass production methods;
  • the making and repair of parts, tools and machines made from metal, plastic or other materials.

Undertakings and Activities

When practicing or otherwise carrying out work in the undertakings of the designated trade, the following are activities within the designated trade of machinist: 

• setting up or operating metal removing machine tools to manufacture metals and other materials into precise shapes and sizes; 
• producing parts using mass production methods; 
• making and repairing parts, tools and machines made from metal, plastic or other material;
• setting up and operating standard machine tools used in machine shops, including the following: 
  • saws; 
  • drill presses; 
  • lathes; 
  • milling machines; 
  • grinding machines; 
  • boring mills; 
  • shapers; 
  • attachments and accessories to any of the items above; 
  • computerized numerical control (CNC) machine tools;

Restricted Activities

The following activities, when performed within undertakings of the designated trade and by the specified classes of individuals, are restricted activities within the designated trade of machinist:

• setting up or operating metal removing machine tools to manufacture metals and other materials into precise shapes and sizes;
• producing parts using mass production methods;
• making and repairing parts, tools and machines made from metal, plastic or other material;
• setting up and operating standard machine tools used in machine shops, including the following:
  • saws;
  • drill presses;
  • lathes;
  • milling machines;
  • grinding machines;
  • boring mills;
  • shapers;
  • attachments and accessories to any items above;
  • computerized numerical control (CNC) machine tools;
• interpreting technical drawings, charts, specification measurement and layout drawings and samples;
• reading and interpreting the information and specifications presented on drawings and sketches, in respect of physical shape, size, material, heat treatment, finish, hardness and other pertinent data;
• verifying dimensions with precision measuring instruments;
• forging, heat treating, cutting and joining metals;
• setting up and operating machine tools and supporting equipment, including oxyfuel welding, cutting and brazing equipment and electric arc welding equipment.