Primary location: Mississauga, Ontario
Relocation offered: No
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: <10%
Non-compete: No
The estimated base salary range for this role is “$65,000 to $75,000” per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors
What does it mean to work at Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.
By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:
Standard benefit package offerings: medical, dental, prescription drugs, life insurance Vacation and sick time
Reporting to the Production Manager, the CNC Programmer is responsible for reading and interpreting shop drawings to create 3D programs for CNC routers.
What's in it for you?
- Hands-on work with modern 3-axis and 5-axis technology, advanced software, and custom prototype builds.
- A welcoming, collaborative team culture that values safety, cross-functional learning, and skill development.
What does a CNC Programmer do?
- Creates 3D programs for 3-axis and 5-axis wood CNC routers using Mastercam 22 and up, Mastercam 2017 or Mastercam 2018.
- Reads and interprets shop drawings.
- Collaborates with engineers, internal process partners such as Molding Department Leader, CNC Operators, Project Managers, external customers, and suppliers.
- Assists project teams with the physical assembly of prototypes.
Required Qualifications
- Technical college diploma or certificate with focus on CNC programming preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of CNC and CAD experience in a similar role required.
- Proficiency with solid modeling using 3D CNC and CAD software.
- Knowledge of 5-axis programming using Mastercam.
- Knowledge of engineering practices and manufacturing processes.
- Awareness of industry and government safety standards.
What will make you stand out?
- Experience using other 3D programs such as Rhino, Revit and AutoCAD 3D
- Prior CNC machine operator experience
- Prior experience programming for wood materials.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the AODA, ESA, and other federal and provincial standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Office Environment – This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. No PPE is required.
Plant Environment – This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions. Required PPE includes hard hat (when required), safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.
Why should you join Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?
Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1.3B in revenue, AWI has about 3,600 employees and a manufacturing network of twenty=-one facilities in North America.
At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.
For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.
We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.
Our Sustainability Ambition
"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
- Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
- Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
- Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
- Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
- Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.
About the location (Mississauga, ON)
Mississauga is a city neighboring Toronto on Lake Ontario. On the lakefront, Port Credit has shops, a working lighthouse and a marina with a grounded freighter. Multi-use trails wind through the city's parks and woodlands. In the center, Mississauga Celebration Square hosts multicultural festivals and has a skating rink in winter. A popular shopping destination, the city has several huge malls. The city has a population of over 700,000 and is known for their active cultural life with galleries, theaters, art centers, concert halls and museums.
Plasterform, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation, where individuals are treated with respect, have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.
Come and build your future with us and apply today!
