CNC Machinist & Mold Maker

Jones Healthcare Group; Brampton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP program – match up to 5%

Comprehensive benefits program

Healthcare spending account

Vacation and floater days

Employee and family assistance program

Referral bonuses

Education reimbursement program

Colleague appreciation events

Job summary

Jones Healthcare Group is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist & Mold Maker to set up and operate CNC/milling centers, interpret technical drawings, and inspect tooling components for thermoforming production.

You will assemble, finish, and adjust dies, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring conformity to specifications and safety standards. Some experience with HAAS automation and CAM software is valued, with a collaborative, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or apprenticeship in a related field
• 3+ years CNC programming and mold making in manufacturing
• Strong ability to read drawings and maintain tight tolerances
• Experience with precision tools like calipers and micrometers
• Knowledge of GMP and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional and CNC machining centers for tooling components
• Interpret blueprints and specs to plan operations and tolerances
• Verify dimensions and finishes using precision measuring instruments
• Assemble, deburr, and finish dies, jigs, gauges, and tools
• Run tests on tools/dies and adjust to meet specs
• Monitor machine parameters for production and quality outcomes
• Handle materials and secure machined parts safely
• Design jigs and fixtures to improve fabrication efficiency
• Maintain tool/chassis cleanliness and production logs
• Follow ISO, SQF, GMP and health & safety requirements

Skills

CNC programming

Mold making

Technical drawings

Precision measurement

Education

Post-secondary education or apprenticeship in related field

Tools

CAM software

HAAS automation

Job description

Join Jones Healthcare Group - Where Innovation Meets Purpose!

Why this Role Matters

This role transforms technical plans into precise, high-quality tooling that supports our thermoforming operations. Through computer numerical control (CNC) machining, tooling assembly, and precision inspection, the CNC Machinist & Mold Maker helps ensure the quality, consistency, and reliability of our manufacturing processes. As a CNC Machinist and Mold Maker, you'll set up, operate, and maintain CNC machining and milling centres and use manual tools to build high-precision thermoforming tooling. You'll interpret technical drawings, finish and assemble machined components, inspect completed work, and make adjustments to ensure every tool meets specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Machining Setup & Operation: Set up and operate conventional and CNC machining and milling centres to cut, bore, grind, drill, tap, and shape tooling components to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
• Technical Interpretation: Interpret blueprints, sketches, models, and specifications to plan operations and calculate dimensions, shapes, clearances, and tolerances.
• Precision Inspection: Verify dimensions, alignments, clearances, contours, and finishes using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Tooling Assembly & Finishing: Fit, assemble, adjust, deburr, and polish components to build, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools.
• Testing & Adjustment: Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies, inspect results against specifications, and make necessary adjustments.
• Machine Monitoring: Monitor automated machining operations and adjust machine parameters to achieve required production and quality outcomes.
• Material Handling: Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks and safely lift, position, and secure machined parts using appropriate equipment.
• Work Aids & Fixtures: Design jigs, fixtures, and templates to support efficient and accurate fabrication.
• Equipment Care & Production Support: Complete required maintenance and machine-cleaning logs and provide support to production as needed.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Promptly report food safety, workplace safety, violence, or quality concerns and follow all applicable ISO, SQF, GMP, and Health & Safety Management System requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent on-the-job experience, such as an apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating and programming CNC machinery and making molds in a manufacturing environment, preferably in thermoforming, plastics, packaging, or tooling.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, precise part specifications, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience using precision measurement tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Knowledge of fundamental machine codes or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Experience operating HAAS automation is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and written instructions.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity.

Why Join Jones Healthcare Group

At Jones, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare packaging with purpose and care. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. You’ll find opportunities to grow your career, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a company that’s been trusted by brands and healthcare providers for over a century. Learn more about us here: www.joneshealthcaregroup.com.

Total Rewards

We’re offering a competitive compensation with a starting rate of $30 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week.

Some Additional Benefits We Have Offer Are

• Shift premiums and opportunities for overtime
• RRSP program – match up to 5% of your earnings
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Healthcare spending account
• Vacation and floater days
• Special local discounts
• Employee and family assistance program
• Referral bonuses
• Education reimbursement program
• Colleague appreciation events
• and more!

This posting is for an existing opportunity within our Engineering Team. Jones Healthcare Group may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates interviewed for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their last interview. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Jones Healthcare Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities.