Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Custom machine shop
- Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Operate and set up machines to perform repetitive machining operations
- Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
- Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Clean and maintain work space

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Machinist Trade Certification
- Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

- Engine lathes
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Repetitive machining operation experience

- Turning
- Milling
- Boring




- Drilling

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability advantages
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other perks

- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance

📌 CNC (computer numerical control) lathe operator - metal machining (Waterloo)
🏢 Progressive Machining
📍 Waterloo