Full-time jobs in Victoria, British Columbia

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University of Victoria

Scientific Machinist

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Victoria · About 1 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 10, 2026
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Original job description

The Faculty of Science Machine Shop provides support to the teaching and research programs within the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Biology, and Biochemistry & Microbiology.

As part of the lab team, this position maintains and repairs teaching and research laboratory equipment; designs and fabricates custom scientific equipment (using both manual and CNC machines) based on verbal descriptions, samples, prototypes, or drawings; tests finished products for performance and safety; operates a variety of machines to perform machining, welding, sheet metal, and woodworking tasks in a timely manner; and must regularly service, repair, clean and upgrade shop equipment. This position also provides supervision and assistance/guidance to students (graduate and undergraduate), and other shop users with their projects in the shop, andliaises with faculty, staff, researchers and students the Faculty of Science and within the university community.

Skills

Must be a highly creative, flexible individual with the ability to improve, adapt and/or design equipment, methods, and procedures in response to changing user demands.
Requires an individual with initiative and vision who will continually work towards improving services for our instructors, students and researchers.
Must have excellent communication skills are essential in order to work effectively with a wide variety of shop users including students (both undergraduate and graduate), researchers, staff, and faculty.
The ability to work efficiently and accurately in spite of interruptions and tight deadlines is expected.
Possess superior technical ability with a wide range of machining techniques
Proficiency in SolidWorks, Mastercam, and operation of HASS CNC mill.
Must have a thorough knowledge of established safety practices.

Specialized Knowledge/Education

Must be a fully trained machinist, Journeyman level.

Experience

Preference is given to skills developed in a professional environment though self-taught skill development is an added benefit that demonstrates a passion for the trade.

Experience with welding (TIG, MIG, plasma-arc, oxy-acetylene, silver solder, stick welding and plastic welding), sheet metal fabrication, plastic fabrication (acryllics and other polymers), and finished woodworking are a preferred asset.

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Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs laboratory and shop equipment, and designs, fabricates, and tests custom scientific equipment using manual and CNC machines. Operates and services shop machinery, supports and guides students and other shop users, and liaises with faculty, staff, and researchers.

Requirements

Requires a fully trained, journeyman-level machinist with strong technical ability across machining methods, proficiency in SolidWorks and Mastercam, and experience operating a Haas CNC mill. Candidates should have creativity, flexibility, initiative, strong communication skills, accuracy under deadlines, and thorough knowledge of safety practices; welding, fabrication, and woodworking experience are preferred.

Skills

Machining
CNC Machining
SolidWorks
Mastercam
Haas CNC Mill Operation
Equipment Design
Equipment Fabrication
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Welding
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Plastic Fabrication
Woodworking
Safety Practices
Communication
Student Supervision
Problem-Solving

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Keywords

Scientific Machinist
Machine Shop
Manual Machining
CNC Machining
Haas CNC Mill
SolidWorks
Mastercam
Scientific Equipment
Equipment Design
Equipment Fabrication
Laboratory Equipment
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Repair
Performance Testing
Safety Testing
Welding
TIG Welding
MIG Welding
Plasma-Arc Welding
Oxy-Acetylene Welding
Silver Soldering
Stick Welding
Plastic Welding
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Plastic Fabrication
Acrylics
Polymers
Woodworking
Journeyman Machinist
Higher Education

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