Carbide - CNC Milling Machine Operator

Peak Toolworks; Marieville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Toolworks is seeking a skilled CNC Milling Machinist for our Montérégie facility. The role involves complete setup and operation of CNC mills to recondition, modify, and manufacture profile tools, carbide tooling, and related components per drawings and OEM specs.

The ideal candidate will have solid machining experience, strong CNC setup capabilities, and adeptness at blueprint interpretation. This is a full-time, on-site position offering stable evening shift work with a focus on quality

Qualifications

• Proficient in CNC milling machine setup and operation.
• Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation.
• Knowledge of speeds, feeds, tool offsets, and machining parameters.
• Experience with carbide tooling and reconditioning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines according to drawings and programs.
• Recondition, modify, or manufacture carbide tooling and related components.
• Load, verify, and modify CNC programs; troubleshoot issues.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure tolerances.
• Operate manual milling machines and lathes as needed.
• Complete production, inspection, tooling, and maintenance documentation.

Skills

CNC milling setup

Blueprint interpretation

Tooling & workholding

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Machinist diploma

High school diploma

Job description

CNC MILLING MACHINIST

Shift: Evening Shift
Schedule: 3:00 p.m. – 1:15 a.m., Monday to Thursday

POSITION SUMMARY

The CNC Milling Machinist is responsible for the complete setup and operation of CNC milling machines to recondition, modify, and/or manufacture various types of profile tools, carbide tools, cutting tools, and related components in accordance with engineering drawings, OEM specifications, and established quality standards.

The successful candidate must be reliable, self-directed, detail-oriented, and quality-focused. The candidate must have solid machining and tooling experience, strong CNC milling setup capabilities, and intermediate to advanced blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CNC Machine Setup & Operation

• Perform the complete setup of CNC milling machines, including reviewing work orders and drawings, selecting and installing tooling, fixtures and workholding devices, loading and verifying CNC programs, setting work coordinates and tool offsets, and establishing appropriate machining parameters.

Carbide Tooling & Machining

• Recondition, modify, and/or manufacture carbide tooling, profile tools, cutting tools, and related components according to drawings, OEM specifications, and customer requirements.
• Apply knowledge of machining processes, carbide tooling, cutting geometry, materials, and tool selection to achieve required results.

Programming & Troubleshooting

• Load, verify, and make appropriate modifications to existing CNC programs.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, dimensional, and programming issues and implement appropriate solutions with minimal supervision.
• Identify and address setup or process issues before they result in quality problems or excessive machine downtime.

Quality Control

• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Verify finished and in-process parts against drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Identify non-conforming parts and take appropriate corrective action or escalated issues when required.

Manual Machining

• Set up and operate manual milling machines and conventional lathes as required to support production and tooling reconditioning activities.

Maintenance, Safety & Housekeeping

• Perform routine machine checks and basic maintenance activities.

Documentation & Teamwork

• Complete production, inspection, tooling, and maintenance documentation accurately.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong proficiency inCNC milling machine setup and operation.
• Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of CNC tooling, workholding, offsets, coordinates, speeds, feeds, and machining parameters.
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement and inspection techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Ability to modify existing CNC programs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Machinist diploma required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of relevant machining experience incarbide tooling, tool reconditioning, or cutting-tool manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience with manual milling machines and conventional lathes is an asset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to occasionally handle materials or parts weighing up to approximately 100 lbs, using appropriate assistance or material-handling equipment when required.

OTHER

• Full-time position,Unionized