CNC Machine Operator

Reports To

Machining Foreman

Summary

The General Machinist is responsible for creating quality parts produced on various machines such as but not limited to lathes and milling machines and general shop equipment according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams. Responsibilities will include reading and interpreting blueprints and manuals to determine production processes and requirements and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. The General Machinist will detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjust machines, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of production, and report all machine malfunctions to their immediate supervisor. This position will require an individual who is familiar with all types of machinery including CNC machines.

Job Duties
- Study and interpret drawings, blueprints, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, tools to be used, and materials for the job and setup requirements.
- Set up machining equipment utilized by the organization in order to ensure equipment operations at accepted standards for the type of tooling being used.
- Provide verification of dimensions of machined parts using precision measuring instruments.
- Ensure work piece dimensions are correct and to established tolerance criteria.
- Measure, examine and test completed parts, identifying defects and ensuring conformance to specifications and blueprints.
- Set up and program as necessary CNC machinery.
- Perform preventative maintenance as required.
- Communicate with supervisor, engineers, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
- Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
- Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with provincial and federal law, the Company ISO/API Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
- Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
- Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planning, drilling, precision grinding and other operations.
- Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools.
- Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges and other measuring devices.

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary diploma or certification in a related field n asset
- Journeyman / Red Seal Machinist certification preferred an asset
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Minimum of 1 year experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
- Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose calculating material fabrication.
- Demonstrated aptitude in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and specifications.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Work Conditions
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently noisy working environment.
- Overtime as required.
- Use of PPE, including safety glasses and steel toe boots required.
- Able to remain standing for long periods of time.

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Flexible working hours
- On-site parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person