Duties & Responsibilities

- Develop, verify and optimize CNC programs using the latest version of Mastercam.
- Program complex turning centres, horizontal boring mills, vertical boring mills and multi-axis machining centres.
- Develop machining strategies that maximize productivity, quality, tool life and machine utilization.
- Prepare complete setup documentation including tooling sheets, setup sheets, fixture requirements and work instructions.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive tool lists and tooling assemblies for production.
- Select cutting tools, inserts, workholding and fixturing appropriate for each application.
- Review customer models, drawings and GD&T; requirements prior to programming.
- Support prove-outs, troubleshoot machining issues and implement process improvements.
- Work closely with machinists, inspectors and manufacturing engineers throughout production.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction and process standardization.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 10 years of CNC programming experience in a precision machining workplace.
- Expert-level Mastercam programming experience.




- Extensive experience programming CNC turning centres and horizontal/vertical boring mills.
- Demonstrated experience programming complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining operations.
- Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters, work holding and machining process development.
- Extensive experience creating and managing tool lists, setup documentation and tooling assemblies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models and GD&T.;
- Experience machining large fabricated weldments, forgings and castings.
- Experience machining carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel and cast iron.
- Experience machining nickel-based alloys (Inconel, Waspaloy, Hastelloy, Monel, etc.) is considered a significant asset.
- General Machinist Certificate or equivalent trade certification is considered an asset.
- Experience with Concepts NREC software is considered an asset.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to machinists and junior programmers.
- Communicate effectively with engineering, quality and operations.
- Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

- Manage multiple projects while meeting production schedules

📌 Senior CNC Programmer (North York)
🏢 New Era Group
📍 North York