CNC Apprentice

Noranco • Vaughan, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Noranco is a world class, integrated manufacturer and solutions provider to the international commercial and military aerospace sectors. We provide added value to our customers through a wide range of sophisticated capabilities including high precision machining and sheet metal fabrication, processing, assembly, testing and supply chain management.

Requirements

• Ability to use all the available measuring tools such as micrometer, dial gauges, deep micrometer, vernier, measuring block, and height gauges.
• Ability to create layouts, read and interpret blue prints and drawings.
• Full understanding of geometric tolerances.
• Ability to identify wear of cutting tools (inserts, drills, end mills, boring bars, etc.).
• Ability to change and set cutting tools.
• Fanuc or Mazak control knowledge is a must.
• Must be able to attend a day release class once per week for the education portion of the apprenticeship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace industry an asset.
• Basic computer skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate vertical, horizontal 3-6 axis CNC machining centers and CNC lathes.
• Setup of machines through use of proper tools, and the most efficient technique.
• Align vises, fixtures with indicator to be parallel or square to a reference surface.
• Indicate position of the fixture and parts.
• Set axis to correct position by using the right numeric code.
• Load and unload the program.
• Participate in the update and maintenance of set up sheets for all parts through the work center.
• Operate machine with proper guarding in place, report any damaged guarding, tool holders, tools etc.
• Ensure guards are replaced after set up.
• Monitor oil levels of machine; keep machine and tools in condition.
• Check the first part and make sure that all the dimensions are within tolerance.
• Change and modify programs where applicable.
• Change tool length and diameter offsets, fixture and pallet offsets.
• Modify and grind cutting tools as required, and use proper feed and speed for maximum efficiency.
• Keep production running; debur and prep parts for loading, or clean parts to reload.
• Check parts, debur, tapping, counter boring and cleaning up tools holders from the previous setup.
• Prepare tools and fixtures for the next job, get new tools, use regrind tools as required.
• Make sure to plan ahead when special tools may be required.
• Follow Health and Safety Policies and practice safe work habits, industrial hygiene and good housekeeping around benches and machines.
• Identify opportunities for improvement via new tooling, set up reduction concepts and programming changes to improve cost and delivery.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action identification for inferior quality parts.
• Participate in regular apprentice committee meetings.
• Accountable to have regular training log process and meetings with journeyman for learning opportunities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Care
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Travel insurance
• Long-term Disability insurance
• Company match Retirement Savings Program
• Employee Perks such as discounts on gym memberships, CAA memberships, car insurance, Costco memberships, hotels, theme parks, movie passes & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED