CNC & Manual Machinist
- Chester, NS, Canada
$25 to $40 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Machinist - CNC & Manual (Custom Marine Engineering)
Location: Chester, Nova Scotia (South Shore, approx 40 minutes from Halifax)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About The Role
This is a custom machining position and not a production‑line role. Mastercam experience is preferred.
Most of our work is custom-engineered, including new builds, repeat work, and complex repair or legacy components.
Key Responsibilities
Machine custom parts for marine and mechanical systems
Program CNC machines using Mastercam (mandatory)
Set up and operate CNC (approx. 70%) and manual (approx. 30%) machining equipment
Work with stainless steel and aluminum
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Collaborate with engineering and inspection teams
Required Experience And Qualifications
3-5+ years of CNC and/or Mastercam experience (preferred)
Hands-on Mastercam programming experience
Experience in custom or small-batch machining
Ability to work with a variety of machines including manual equipment
Willingness to work overtime when required
Compensation & Benefits
Company group benefits plan, including health and dental coverage
Group RRSP with employer matching
Safety boot allowance
Prescription safety glasses allowance
Paid training and tuition reimbursement (as applicable)
Long‑term, stable employment with opportunities for advancement
Benefits
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care
Experience
CNC machining: 3 years (preferred)
Mastercam: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Machinist - CNC & Manual (Custom Marine Engineering)
Location: Chester, Nova Scotia (South Shore, approx 40 minutes from Halifax)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About The Role
This is a custom machining position and not a production‑line role. Mastercam experience is preferred.
Most of our work is custom-engineered, including new builds, repeat work, and complex repair or legacy components.
Key Responsibilities
Machine custom parts for marine and mechanical systems
Program CNC machines using Mastercam (mandatory)
Set up and operate CNC (approx. 70%) and manual (approx. 30%) machining equipment
Work with stainless steel and aluminum
Read and interpret engineering drawings
Collaborate with engineering and inspection teams
Required Experience And Qualifications
3-5+ years of CNC and/or Mastercam experience (preferred)
Hands-on Mastercam programming experience
Experience in custom or small-batch machining
Ability to work with a variety of machines including manual equipment
Willingness to work overtime when required
Compensation & Benefits
Company group benefits plan, including health and dental coverage
Group RRSP with employer matching
Safety boot allowance
Prescription safety glasses allowance
Paid training and tuition reimbursement (as applicable)
Long‑term, stable employment with opportunities for advancement
Benefits
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Paid time off
Vision care
Experience
CNC machining: 3 years (preferred)
Mastercam: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
More about this job
Responsibilities
Machine custom parts for marine and mechanical systems, including new builds, repeat work, and complex repairs or legacy components. Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual equipment, working with engineering and inspection teams to produce parts to drawing specifications.
Requirements
The role seeks 3–5 or more years of CNC and/or Mastercam experience, with hands-on Mastercam programming experience and custom or small-batch machining experience. Candidates should be able to operate manual equipment, machine stainless steel and aluminum, interpret engineering drawings, and work overtime when required.
Skills
- CNC Machining
- Mastercam Programming
- Manual Machining
- Machine Setup and Operation
- Custom Machining
- Small-Batch Machining
- Stainless Steel Machining
- Aluminum Machining
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Marine Systems Machining
- Mechanical Systems Machining
- Collaboration With Engineering Teams
- Collaboration With Inspection Teams
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Group RRSP With Employer Matching
- Safety Boot Allowance
- Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
- Paid Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Casual Dress
- Company Events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Care
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Keywords
- CNC Machining
- Manual Machining
- Mastercam
- Custom Machining
- Small-Batch Machining
- Marine Engineering
- Marine Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- CNC Programming
- Machine Setup
- Machine Operation
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Engineering Drawings
- Custom-Engineered Parts
- New Builds
- Repeat Work
- Complex Repairs
- Legacy Components
- Engineering Teams
- Inspection Teams
- Overtime