CNC Machinist

Tigercat | MacDonald Steel • Cambridge, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Machinist, you will program, set up, and operate CNC machining systems such as mills and lathes, and/or heat treat and power skiving equipment, producing parts for the manufacturing of forestry and off-road equipment. The successful candidate will have experience working with measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers, to ensure machined parts are within the required dimensions and tolerances. When not operating machinery, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the machinery and ensuring all fluids are topped up and clean.

Requirements

• Experience working with measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Machining tasks require collaboration with coworkers, and effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment errors and problem-solve effectively and efficiently
• Physical requirements include the use of strength, such as pulling, pushing, lifting and/or moving objects during the work, as well as standing, climbing, kneeling, and bending
• Experience setting up, editing programs and operating CNC machining systems such as mills and lathes, and/or heat treat and power skiving equipment.
• Capable of correcting G Codes with conversational programming experience
• Good working knowledge of tools, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to run Mastercam and Solidworks is preferred

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC machines, such as lathes and mills, and/or heat treatment equipment, monitoring machine feed, speed, etc., to meet part specifications
• Review sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to create, edit and troubleshoot programs to machine steel parts used in manufacturing heavy-duty, off-road equipment
• Load parts onto/into equipment using cranes and other designated lifting devices
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials before machining parts
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, measure, examine, and/or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometres or Vernier calipers
• Maintain machines and tooling in proper operational condition

Benefits

• Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing
• RRSP Matching Program
• Skills Development and Training Reimbursement
• Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
• Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed