CNC Operator

Magellan Aerospace Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 39,564 - 47,871; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Pension plan

Work-Life Balance

Career progression opportunities

Social Club

Employee Assistance Program

Free Parking

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace, Kitchener is seeking a CNC Operator to run and monitor CNC machines, load materials and programs, and ensure quality parts on schedule. The role offers morning, afternoon and night shifts with a wage range of $28.72/hr to $34.75/hr based on experience.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, verifying tooling, and maintaining production efficiency while adhering to safety policies. Experience in aerospace is an asset and training for our internal production system will

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience as a CNC operator.
• Experience running/maintaining/troubleshooting CNC machines.
• High attention to detail with strong mathematical aptitude.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English; follow instructions.
• Aerospace industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Load raw material and programs into CNC machines.
• Ensure proper tooling for parts and programs in the CNC machine.
• Read blueprints, sketches, designs and operation sheets.
• Start and monitor the machine throughout the machining cycle.
• Intervene as needed to keep machines on production schedule.
• Check product dimensions periodically during machining.
• Communicate machining knowledge across shifts.

Skills

CNC operating

Machine maintenance

Troubleshooting CNC

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reading/writing English

Safety awareness

Tools

CNC machines

Internal production system

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Kitchener has an exciting opportunity for a CNC Operator. This position is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of CNC Machines. The Machine operator installs raw material into the machines, and loads programs to produce quality parts on schedule within company guidelines. This is a new position with a wage range of $28.72/hr to $34.75/hr based on experience, the role will be on rotating shifts: morning, afternoon and nights.

Essential Responsibilities

• Load a variety of raw material and programs into the CNC machines
• Ensure proper tooling for part and program are present in the CNC machine
• Read blueprints, sketches, designs, operation sheets, and drawings
• Start and monitor machine throughout machining cycle
• Perform intervention as required to keep machine operating per production planning
• Checking of product dimensions periodically throughout machining process
• Communicate knowledge across shifts of machining information

Position Requirements

• 1-3 years’ experience as a CNC operator
• Experience running/maintaining/troubleshooting CNC Machines
• High attention to detail, strong mathematical aptitude
• Must be able to read, write and understand English, with the ability to accept and follow both verbal and written instructions
• Physical fitness and dexterity to perform lifting, positioning and moving of parts
• Strong knowledge of health and safety policy and practices
• Computer literacy is also required to use our internal production system (training provided)
• Aerospace industry experience considered an asset

The physical requirements of this job are average. The daily routine will entail standing/sitting at the deburring station, moving parts to and from the department.

Why Magellan?

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package (fully Company Paid)
• Generous Company Pension Plan
• Work-Life Balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Social Club
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.