Machinist
- St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Manufacturing
Competitive hourly compensation in the range of $28–$34/hour based on experience, plus overtime opportunities, benefits, and a collaborative team culture.
Job Summary
Our client, a growing manufacturer within the specialized electronics manufacturing sector, is seeking a Machinist to support the production of precision-machined components used within custom technical assemblies. This role will focus on machining plastic and other specialized components using mills and related equipment while supporting day-to-day production requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong attention to detail, precision machining experience, and a collaborative, team-first mindset.
The Role
- Operate milling machines and related machining equipment to manufacture precision components
- Machine and modify plastic and specialized material components used within technical assemblies
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and machining specifications
- Perform machine setup, measurements, inspections, and adjustments to ensure product quality and accuracy
- Support prototype, custom, and low-volume production work as required
- Maintain tooling, equipment, and work areas in accordance with safety and quality standards
- Collaborate with production and technical teams to support manufacturing timelines and continuous improvement efforts
- Inspect finished components to verify tolerances and quality standards are achieved
- Assist with process improvements related to machining efficiency and quality consistency
- Machinist trade certification or equivalent hands-on machining experience
- Experience operating mills and machining precision components within a manufacturing environment
- Comfortable machining plastics and other specialized materials
- Strong understanding of blueprint reading, tolerances, and precision measurement tools
- Experience with both manual and CNC equipment is considered an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative production environment
- Reliable, adaptable, and motivated to support a growing manufacturing operation
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic are highly valued within the team culture
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate mills and related equipment to machine precision plastic and specialized-material components for custom technical assemblies, including prototype, custom, and low-volume production. Set up and adjust machines, inspect components against specifications, maintain tools and work areas, and collaborate on production timelines and process improvements.
Requirements
Candidates should have a machinist trade certification or equivalent hands-on experience, with experience operating mills and machining precision components in a manufacturing environment. They should be comfortable machining plastics and specialized materials, reading blueprints, working with tolerances and measurement tools, and contributing reliably to a collaborative production team; manual and CNC experience is an asset.
Skills
- Milling Machine Operation
- Precision Machining
- Plastic Machining
- Manual Machining
- CNC Machining
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Machine Setup
- Precision Measurement
- Quality Inspection
- Tolerance Verification
- Tooling Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
Benefits
- Overtime Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Keywords
- Machinist
- Manufacturing
- Precision Machining
- Milling Machines
- Manual Equipment
- CNC Equipment
- Plastic Components
- Specialized Materials
- Custom Technical Assemblies
- Blueprints
- Technical Drawings
- Machining Specifications
- Machine Setup
- Precision Measurement Tools
- Tolerances
- Quality Inspection
- Prototype Production
- Low-Volume Production
- Tooling Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Process Improvement
- Production Timelines
- Continuous Improvement