CNC Machinist

Description:
Reports to: Machining Supervisor

Direct Report: None

Travel: None

Schedule: On-Site

**_
Summary of Position:_**

Dometic Marine’s headquarters is in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products. They also have a mobile cooling division.

A master tradesperson who supports all machining operations and processes, including designing, applying, and facilitating best practices and continued improvement initiatives within production machining.

**_ Main responsibilities:_**
- Accountable for the efficient and timely production of machined items within an assigned Machining area / building to meet the planned schedule.
- Perform set-up of CNC machining centres, and other process equipment as needed to support production requirements.
- Create, edit, and modify CNC programs as needed for multiple control platforms.
- Read, understand, and interpret product drawings, including GD&T and tolerancing notes.
- Develop machining processes for new parts using the product drawing as a starting point.
- Set-up and use manual machining equipment as needed for repair/rework of parts.
- Use common manual inspection tools and equipment to measure parts. Able to instruct others on the proper use and care of hand measuring tools and gauges.
- Troubleshoot process issues related to part quality, scrap, tooling, gauges, etc.
- Perform tool changes (inserts, drills, reamers, taps, grinding wheels, honing tools, etc.)
- Clear alarms on machines and troubleshoot as needed.
- Perform offset adjustments to programs as needed.
- Support launch of new equipment through learning and training.
- Monitor process performance and cycle time to ensure output standards are met
- Mentor junior Production workers, and Machine operators.
- Train operators and other personnel in the safe operation of machines to achieve desired quality and quantity of output.
- Participates in the design of Jigs & Fixtures.
- Ability to perform CNC program transfer on a variety of machines.
- Available to work overtime on weekdays and weekends as required to meet customer demand for product.

**Requirements**:
**_ Qualifications and experience:_**
- Post-secondary training in machining
- BCIT CNC Machine Technician Diploma program
- Provincial journeyman’s ticket, or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification Red Seal Endorsement in Machinist or Tool and Die
- Minimum 5 years working in a production machine shop environment

**_ Behavioral requirements:_**
- Displayed practical understanding of cutting tool parameters; selects and procures optimized tooling as well as creates and procures custom tool designs.
- Displays good working knowledge of cutting tooling; can select the proper tooling based on price point, process stability, inspection ease, and cycle time.
- Proven ability to investigate problems by asking questions, performing tests, and collecting data. Able to interpret the data and pursue a sound direction for solving the problem.
- A role model for others and acts as a coach and trainer.
- Communicate effectively; verbal, written, or electronic utilizing tools and forms within the facility.

**_ Dometic overview:_**

Dometic Group operates in the retail industry and manages the manufacturing, sales, and service of products for the outdoor market. The product range is broad and includes portable coolers, grills, air conditioning systems, tents, batteries, and solar energy solutions for mobile, outdoor lifestyles. The business is a global company and customers include retailers of outdoor products as well as consumers and manufacturers of vehicles and boats. The Dometic Group was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
- Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us_
- Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws._