CNC machinist

Héroux-Devtek Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 89,213,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension plan

Training funding

Virtual doctor access

Social activities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek Inc. in Cambridge, Ontario is seeking a CNC Machinist to produce large landing gear components with precision and compliance to health and safety standards. The role is full-time and on-site, requiring strong experience in aerospace machining and a focus on quality.

Responsibilities include machine control, setup interpretation, offset calculations, and safe operation of multiple machines while maintaining process efficiency. ITAR/CGP security screening is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years CNC machining experience, aerospace preferred.
• Ability to read setup sheets and tool lists.
• Must meet ITAR/CGP security screening.

Responsibilities

• Machine control: run programs, tool changes, offsets, MDI.
• Read and follow setup sheets and tool lists.
• Compute work offsets and indicate parts.
• Adhere to health, safety and 5-S practices; preventive maintenance.

Skills

CNC machining

G & M codes

Troubleshooting

Tool setup

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC programs

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Fabrication

Requisition Number: CNCMA001426

• Posted : March 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information on the division:

Cambridge: This newly built facility (108,000 sq. ft.) is Héroux-Devtek’s center of excellence for machining of B-777 large size landing gear components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success and your development
• Competitive salaries linked to performance
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a health spending account and a very competitive pension plan
• Support for the payment of contributions to the professional order or relevant certifications & Trainings
• Funding for additional technical, linguistic, and behavioral training relevant to the role and development.
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program (24/7)
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

The CNC Machinist responsible for producing large, high quality landing gear components with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency and with great attention paid to health and safety standards.

Salary range: $31-$37 per hour

Main responsibilities

• Machine Control which includes pull and send programs; tool change; trouble shooting; entering tool offsets; M.D.I.
• Understanding setup sheets, tool lists and Operational Detail Sheetsà
• Calculating Work Offsets/Indicating
• Understanding programmed tool path
• Tightening and clamping pressures (i.e. ‘Free State’ condition and part clamped maintaining free state)
• Ability to read, understand G and M codes
• Tape proving new and modified programs, anticipating what the machine will do before it cuts
• Preventive maintenance
• 5-S Activities
• Pre-start up inspections which incorporate Health & Safety awareness
• Running a combined number of machines simultaneously in a safe and effective manner. (Combo)
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhering at all times to company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements
• Minimum 5 years CNC machining experience, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to help produce large, high quality parts in a safe, productive and efficient manner.
• Ability to take direction from and interact with co-workers in a productive and positive manner.
• The ability to wear the required PPE.
• Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR/CGP directives.

Work culture and environment

Are you known for your ability to adapt and learn? Do you like to surpass yourself and develop in a technically complex environment? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a friendly environment where skills development is at the center our top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team!

Héroux-Devtek welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.