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72100.02 – Machining and tooling inspectors

Machining and tooling inspectors inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Machining and tooling inspector
  • Tool and die inspector
  • Tool and gauge inspector
  • Toolroom inspector

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using micrometers, verniers, callipers, height gauges, optical comparators, coordinate measuring machines (CMM) or other specialized measuring instruments
  • Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges and other measuring devices
  • Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor
  • Complete and maintain inspection reports.

Additional information

  • Familiarity with exotic and composite materials may be required for machinists in aviation and other advanced manufacturing sectors.
  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (72010)
  • Machining tool operators (94106)
  • Tool and die makers (72101)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

721 – Technical industrial trades

Minor group

7210 – Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades

Unit group

72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors

Occupational profile

72100.02 – Machining and tooling inspectors

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