Custom Mould Making & Precision CNC Machining Location: Durham Region, Ontario
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | On-Site
Schedule: Day Shift
Reports To: General Manager
Base Salary: $95,000–$115,000 , based on experience
The Opportunity For more than four decades , this Canadian custom mould‑making company has supported the automotive industry through specialized expertise, precision craftsmanship, and longstanding customer relationships.
Its Durham Region machine shop combines:
Advanced 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining
Experienced machinists
CNC programmers
Mould makers
Finishers
Every mould is custom machined from aluminum to exact customer and program specifications.
The company is busy, resilient, and positioned for continued growth. It is now creating a CNC Machining Manager position to provide dedicated leadership to this important part of the operation.
The Role This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to take genuine ownership of the CNC department.
You’ll lead:
People
Production priorities
Daily operations
Scheduling
You’ll also have the autonomy to strengthen operations, build your team, and develop the next generation of skilled machinists, programmers, and shop leaders .
This is an opportunity to put your stamp on an established department and help shape its next chapter.
What's In It For You? Competitive Compensation $95,000–$115,000 base salary , based on experience.
Extended health
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
On‑site parking
Ownership & Autonomy Take responsibility for an important department, make decisions, and lead meaningful operational improvements.
Build Your Team Recruit, coach, and develop people who take pride in their work.
Visible Impact Work directly with longstanding leadership and contribute meaningfully to the company’s future.
Craftsmanship & Stability Join a genuine custom mould shop backed by 40+ years of automotive relationships .
Key Responsibility Areas Build accountability.




Coach and develop employees.
Recruit and onboard new talent.
Develop future shop leaders.
Foster a culture of craftsmanship and pride.
CNC Operations & Scheduling Plan daily and weekly production.
Assign people and machines.
Manage changing priorities.
Maintain quality and delivery targets.
Optimize machine and labour utilization.
Technical & Quality Leadership Support 3-axis and 5-axis CNC operations .
Clarify drawings and specifications.
Resolve machining and workflow issues.
Provide technical guidance to machinists and programmers.
Reinforce high standards of craftsmanship and quality.
Department Building & Improvement Strengthen shop structure and organization.
Increase machine utilization.
Develop team capabilities.
Identify and implement operational improvements.
Support the company’s continued growth.
Cross‑Functional Leadership Work closely with:
CAM programming
Mould making
Finishing
Quality
Senior leadership
You’ll communicate priorities across departments and provide operational insight to senior management.
What You Bring Experience Experience leading people in a: CNC machine shop
Tooling environment
Tool & die operation
Mould‑making facility
Precision machining environment

Practical knowledge of 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining .
Experience coordinating: People
Machines
Job schedules
Changing production priorities

Leadership Technical credibility with machinists and CNC programmers.
Fair, engaged leadership style.
Strong ability to develop and motivate employees.
Genuine pride in developing people and producing high-quality work.
Additional Assets Experience with any of the following is an asset:
Automotive tooling
Custom mould making
CAM programming
The Opportunity If you’re an experienced CNC or machine‑shop leader who wants the autonomy to build a team, strengthen an important department, and make a meaningful impact on an established Durham Region business, this is a robust leadership opportunity.

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📌 CNC Machining Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Kellow Recruiting
📍 Ontario