Junior Machinist

Westerkirk•Calgary, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is seeking Junior Machinists (Operators) to join their team in Calgary, AB. The Junior CNC Machinist will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a variety of machines in the Machine Shop. While technical skills are important, DHC emphasizes attitude and personality traits such as teamwork, adaptability, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset, as they can train technical skills but value people with the right approach, integrity, and drive for success in aerospace manufacturing.

Requirements

3+ years of experience of CNC Machining; Year 1 to 4 apprenticeship would be considered an asset.
Experience operating a CNC router (sheet aluminum preferred), CNC Mills, or CNC Lathe is preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience with CNC Router Programming (V Carve, Mastercam preferred) is considered an asset.
Understanding of CNC programs and G-code.
Ability to translate the requirements of detailed part drawings into measurements for part verification.
Ability to perform daily, weekly & monthly maintenance on equipment.
Working knowledge of typical Windows Applications and file management.
Critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Year 1 to 4 apprenticeship would be considered an asset.
Experience operating a CNC router (sheet aluminum preferred), CNC Mills, or CNC Lathe is preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience with CNC Router Programming (V Carve, Mastercam preferred) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates safe working practices in the machining, fabrication and modification of aeronautical components.
Responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining a variety of machines including computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines to perform precision machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, drilling, routing, and other operations.
Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
Machining airframe components per specifications and blueprints.
Responsibility to be the first line of resolution for problem solving.
Opportunities to receive mentorship from Senior Machinists.
Opportunities for continuous learning and developing knowledge of machining, equipment, and tooling concepts in manufacturing.
Ability to troubleshoot problems at the machine to maximize machine “uptime.”
Edit current programs and create new, accurate programs for multiple CNC Routers.
Ability to coach multiple CNC Operators over multiple shifts.
Complete any other duties or assignments as delegated by lead hand and/or management.