CNC Operator

ABL Employment.com; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire position

Benefits after 3 months

Long term work

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Plasma Operator for its client's facility in Bradford West Gwillimbury. The role involves setting up, programming, and operating CNC plasma cutting tables while ensuring compliance with safety and production standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in CNC operations and be certified in forklift and overhead-crane operation. This full-time position offers competitive pay of $28-33/hour and benefits after 3 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years operating Messer (or equivalent) CNC plasma/oxfuel cutting tables.
• Familiarity with OHSA and R.S.O. 1990, C.O.1 regulations.
• CNC operating experience and ability to lift 25 kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting machines.
• Adjust cutting parameters per work order.
• Perform quality inspections and daily maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Multi-axis profile cutting

Machine maintenance

On-console programming

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC plasma cutting tables

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Our client is hiring a detail-oriented CNC Plasma Operator for their Bradford West Gwillimbury facility. In this role, you will set up, program and operate Hypertherm plasma cutting tables to produce high-precision steel parts.

You’ll work from blueprints and work orders, perform in-process quality inspections, handle routine machine maintenance, and ensure compliance with all safety and production standards in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

What’s in it for you

• Direct-hire position: that means you will be on our client’s payroll from day 1
• Competitive pay rate of $28-33/hour, based on experience
• Benefits after 3 months
• Full time, long term work

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years operating Messer (or equivalent) CNC plasma / oxyfuel cutting tables
• Forklift and overhead-crane operator certification
• Familiarity with OHSA and R.S.O. 1990, C.O.1 regulations and strong safety record
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings and GD&T
• Strong understanding of multi-axis profile cutting
• Proficiency with on-console programming, nesting software and basic machine maintenance
• Able to lift 25 kg regularly and handle repetitive motions
• Flexibility to work afternoon shifts, and occasional weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC machine setup tasks
• Load programs or manually enter simple part profiles
• Adjust cutting parameters (speed, feed rate, kerf offset, torch height) per work order
• Perform first-piece quality inspections and in-process checks using precision tools
• Record dimensions and flag out-of-tolerance parts for correction
• Change consumables (nozzles, shields, electrodes) and perform daily/weekly preventative maintenance
• Use forklift or crane to load/unload plate and finished parts
• Update stock levels in real time and ensure minimum consumable thresholds
• Coordinate with yard crew, welders and other departments to plan workloads

If you have 2 years of CNC operating experience, apply today! Please reply to this posting with a copy of your resume. A recruiter will reach out to qualified candidates.

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