5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist - Cell Leader (GibbsCAM / Mazak) At a Glance Company: Mahler Machine Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada (On-site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $35 - $45+/hr (flexible above for the right candidate) Shift: Day Shift Overtime: Available Experience Level: Mid to Senior (3+ years) Work Authorization: Open to Canadian & U.S. candidates as well as other LIAM accepted countries (visa support available) Why This Role Exists This role exists due to rapid company growth and expansion . Mahler Machine has grown 25-30% year-over-year and is expanding its facility and machining capacity. This position plays a key role in developing repeatable machining processes and supporting production for low-volume, high-mix parts , with a strong focus on quality and efficiency. The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Program and set up 5-axis and horizontal milling operations Develop processes for new part numbers and transition them into repeat production Design fixturing and optimize setups for efficiency Build setup sheets, tooling plans, and maintain tooling databases Troubleshoot machining processes and improve cycle times Mentor and support a machinist/operator within your cell Collaborate with other machinists and production teams in a cell-based structure Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment such as: Machines: Mazak 5-Axis Mills, Horizontal Mills, Vertical Mills Controls: Mazatrol (helpful, not required) CAM Software: GibbsCAM (preferred), SolidWorks workflow Inspection Tools:
Calipers, micrometers, gauges (standard shop tools) Materials You'll Work With Aluminum Steel Stainless Steel(other materials depending on job mix) What We're Looking For Required: 3+ years CNC programming and setup experience 5-axis machining/programming experience Ability to build repeatable processes and workflows Experience with tooling, setups, and fixturing Ability to read blueprints and work independently Strong communication and team mindset Preferred (Not Required): Horizontal machining experience Experience with GibbsCAM Experience creating setup documentation and tooling databases Production machining background Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Mahler Machine because: Clean, organized, and growing shop environment Robust Mazak-based machining environment Opportunity to lead and build your own machining cell Real involvement in process development (not just running parts) Stable workload with continued company growth Team-oriented culture with strong communication Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $35 - $45+/hr (DOE, flexible higher for the right candidate) Benefits: Competitive compensation Growth opportunities into leadership and expanded cell responsibility Immigration and relocation support (for U.S. candidates) Schedule: Day Shift (hours to be confirmed) Overtime: Available Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or MSG/COMMENT if you'd like full details before applying