CNC Wire EDM Machinist

Barrie Welding & Machine – Barrie, Ontario

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Position Details

Job Title: CNC Wire EDM Machinist

Company: Barrie Welding & Machine

Location: Barrie, Ontario

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Shift: Days

Pay: $22.00–$43.95 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Overview

Barrie Welding & Machine is seeking an experienced CNC Wire EDM Machinist to join our machining team on day shift. As one of Ontario’s largest custom jobbing shops, we offer a diverse and challenging work environment where precision, craftsmanship, and technical expertise are essential.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) equipment to manufacture precision components to exact specifications. The successful candidate will have strong Mastercam programming skills, the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, and a commitment to producing high-quality work within tight tolerances.

Unlike repetitive production-line environments, our custom job shop offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of components and projects, providing new technical challenges and opportunities to apply your machining expertise.

About Barrie Welding & Machine

Barrie Welding & Machine is a large, diversified custom manufacturing facility providing machining, fabrication, automation, and repair services to a wide range of industries. With over 250,000 square feet of production space and a team of approximately 240 employees, we take pride in our ability to tackle complex manufacturing challenges and deliver quality solutions for our customers.

If you are an experienced Wire EDM Machinist with strong Mastercam programming skills and enjoy working on challenging, precision-driven projects, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Barrie Welding & Machine team.

Key Responsibilities

- Set up, program, and operate CNC Wire EDM machines to produce precision components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam and applicable CNC programming methods.
- Work with Fanuc-controlled systems and troubleshoot machining programs and equipment as required.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical documentation, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;) requirements.




- Select appropriate wire, tooling, machining parameters, and workholding methods to achieve required tolerances and surface finishes.
- Perform precision inspections using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and other applicable inspection equipment.
- Verify completed components against drawing requirements and maintain a high standard of dimensional accuracy and workmanship.
- Identify and resolve machining issues, programming errors, and equipment-related problems to minimize downtime and material waste.
- Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, organized, and secure condition.
- Follow established quality control procedures, workplace safety requirements, and company policies.
- Collaborate with engineering, programming, and machining personnel to support project requirements and production schedules.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance machining efficiency, quality, and overall shop performance.

Qualifications and Skills

- Proven experience setting up and operating CNC Wire EDM machines in a precision machining environment.
- Strong knowledge of CNC programming, with Mastercam experience required.
- Experience with Fanuc controls and CNC machining systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tolerances, and GD&T; specifications.
- Strong understanding of precision machining principles, cutting parameters, work holding, and machining processes.
- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and attention to detail.
- Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate dimensions, offsets, and tolerances.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
- Commitment to quality workmanship, safe work practices, and meeting project deadlines.
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software is considered an asset.
- Manual machining experience is considered an asset.




- Experience with CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, or other precision machining equipment is an asset.
- Experience in a custom job-shop environment is considered an asset.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wages based on experience, knowledge, and skill level.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Day-shift opportunity.
- A diverse range of custom machining projects.
- A skilled and experienced team environment.
- The opportunity to work with advanced machining technology and develop your technical expertise.
- A stable manufacturing environment with opportunities to contribute to challenging projects.

Overtime As a custom jobbing shop, we occasionally handle critical breakdowns and time-sensitive customer requirements, so overtime is required when necessary.

- Time & half after 40 hrs
- Friday after 4:30 p.m. – Double Time
- Saturday after 4:30 p.m. – Double Time
- Sunday – Double Time

Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

- 100% prescription drug coverage
- Safety prescription glasses covered
- $300 safety boot allowance
- Out-of-province travel insurance for employees and families
- $50,000 life insurance
- 3% RRSP employer match
- $1,500 annual Health Spending Account with an 80/20 reimbursement structure
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Our Team If you are a hardworking, reliable with EDM experience, and you enjoy variety and challenging work in a custom job-shop environment, we would like to hear from you. We appreciate people with good work ethic and a positive attitude always.

Barrie Welding & Machine

Barrie, Ontario

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[email protected] www.barriewelding.com

Pay: $27.00-$43.95 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barrie, ON L4N 2C7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to Barrie. To our location?
- What have you worked on in your current or past roll as a wire EDM Machinist? . please don't just say yes, give detail please.
- What other skills associated with EDM do you have?

Experience:
- Wire EDM: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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