Machining Center Operator

Tigercat | MacDonald SteelWoodstock, ON
CA$26 - CA$33Onsite

About The Position

As a Horizontal and Vertical Machining Center Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of CNC machines (lathes, mills, etc.) and/or heat treatment equipment, producing parts used in the manufacture of equipment designed to withstand the rugged and challenging terrain of the forestry industry. The successful candidate will have experience working with measurement tools, such as micrometers and calipers, to ensure that machined parts meet the required dimensions and tolerances. When not operating machinery, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining the machinery, 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 able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
  • Effective communication and reasoning skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment errors and solve problems effectively and efficiently
  • Experience setting up, editing programs and operating CNC machining systems such as mills and lathes, and/or heat treat and power skiving equipment
  • Good working knowledge of tools, blueprints, and engineering drawings

Nice To Haves

  • Machining tasks require collaboration with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects involving multiple team members

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Load parts onto/into equipment using cranes and other designated lifting devices
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials
  • Calculate dimensions or tolerances, measuring, examining, and/or testing completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers
  • Maintain machines and tooling in proper operational condition

Benefits

  • Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
  • Competitive Wages
  • Profit Sharing
  • RRSP Matching Program
  • Skills Development and Training Reimbursement
  • Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Active Social Committee events
  • Discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario
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