Role Summary The CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer owns the development, optimization, and ongoing support of CNC lathe programs and machining processes. This hands-on role translates engineering requirements into stable, repeatable production methods while improving quality, throughput, cycle time, and cost. The position works closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues, strengthen process control, and support continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, validate, and optimize CNC lathe programs to support scalable & optimal production.

- Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models to establish machining sequences, setups, tooling strategies, and process requirements.

- Select appropriate cutting tools, workholding, fixtures, and materials to improve manufacturability, efficiency, quality, and cost.

- Partner with Engineering and Production to design, refine, and document manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and automation solutions.

- Perform CNC machine setup, prove-out, calibration, and troubleshooting to confirm machine readiness and compliance with quality requirements.

- Analyze production data and machining performance to identify opportunities to improve cycle time, uptime, yield, and process capability.

- Lead structured root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues, process variation, and non-conformances.

- Collaborate with Quality to ensure finished components meet drawing requirements, dimensional tolerances, surface-finish expectations,



and applicable inspection standards.

- Maintain accurate, controlled CNC program libraries, setup documentation, tooling information, and revision history.

- Drive continuous-improvement and lean-manufacturing initiatives that increase productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen process consistency.

Qualifications and Technical Skills

- Demonstrated proficiency in CNC programming and solid working knowledge of CNC lathe (Swiss-Turn will be considered an asset) equipment and machining operations.

- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, dimensions, tolerances, and surface-finish requirements.

- Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to apply design information to manufacturing-process development.

- In-depth knowledge of machining methods, cutting tools, workholding, setup strategy, and cutting parameters.

- Strong troubleshooting, data-analysis, root-cause, and corrective-action skills.

- Working knowledge of lean-manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement methodologies.

- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, and shop-floor personnel.

- Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and commitment to safe, high-quality work.

- Ability to lift up to 40 lb as required by the role.

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress

- Company events

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site gym

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 CNC (Lathe) Programmer / Manufacturing Technician (Mississauga)
🏢 North Arc/TriggerTech
📍 Mississauga