Who We ArePCI is a small, high-performing team with a big mission: to become a global leader in accurate, high-performance composite products. Based in Toronto, our 28,000-square-foot facility is where ideas take shape, featuring advanced manufacturing capabilities, a 3,000-square-foot clean room, and a commitment to quality that exceeds industry standards. We are AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring excellence in everything we create.Visit our website: https://www.Gopci.Ca/What We ValueAt PCI, we live by the PCI PACT:Performance, Accountability, Collaboration, and Trust.These values guide everything we do, driving innovation, fostering teamwork, and maintaining the highest standards in our work.Why PCI?When opportunities arise, here's what you can expect from joining our team:Work on groundbreaking projects shaping the future of sea, air, and space technologyBe part of a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation thrivesCollaborate with a team dedicated to excellence and pushing the limits of composite manufacturingIf you're looking for a company where your skills and ideas can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.Job PurposePCI's CNC Machine Operator sets up and runs the CNC routers that trim, drill, and finish carbon fibre composite parts and tooling, including writing and adjusting the CNC programs that drive those operations. The role exists to keep production parts within tolerance and on schedule, and to catch problems before they become scrap, on work bound for aerospace, defence, marine,
and space customers.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther duties may be assigned.Machine Operation and ProgrammingLoad and secure parts into fixtures using the work holding method specified on the setup sheetWrite, edit, and optimize CNC programs for trimming, drilling, and routing composite partsRun CNC programs at the control panel, monitoring tool engagement and listening for signs of a developing problem such as chatter, delamination, or fiber breakoutMake program-level adjustments and tool offset corrections to account for tool wear, fixture changes, or new part numbersChange worn or damaged cutting tools on schedule or when surface finish begins to degradeQuality and Production TrackingCheck dimensions at regular intervals using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to confirm parts are within toleranceTag and set aside out-of-tolerance parts for quality review, escalating to the supervisor rather than continuing a suspect runRead work orders and travelers for part number, revision, quantity, and inspection requirementsLog completed units, cycle time, and downtime in the shop floor tracking systemHousekeeping and SafetyClear dust and debris from the work area and keep dust extraction equipment running properlyKeep the work area to 5S standards and participate in daily startup checks on fluid levels, guarding, and safety interlocksRequired Skills,
Abilities and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GEDCNC operator certificate from a community college or vocational program (6 to 12 months) valued but not requiredPrevious experience operating CNC machinery, with demonstrated ability to write or edit CNC programs (G-code and/or CAM software)Composites industry experience is considered an assetComfortable with precision measurement tools (digital and vernier calipers, outside and depth micrometers)Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsAttention to detail and willingness to flag a questionable part rather than run itAwareness of and commitment to product safety, counterfeit parts prevention, ethical conduct, and personal contribution to product quality and safety in accordance with AS9100 Rev DContinuing education supported by PCI upon approvalWorking ConditionsOther conditions include:Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts, on occasion, based on demanding manufacturing schedulesStand for long periods of time. Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repeat the same movements. Bend or twist the body. Climb ladders, kneel, stoop, or crouch for long periods of timeWork in a dirty, dusty environment (PPE provided)PCI manufactures products that may act as an irritant and trigger allergic reactions or asthmatic symptoms in susceptible workersPhysical RequirementsCNC Machine Operators must have the following abilities:Lift, push, or pull up to 50 poundsWork with power tools and heavy shop equipmentUse hands throughout the composites manufacturing process
📌 Cnc Machine Operator (Toronto)
🏢 PCI
📍 Toronto