CNC Programmer

MacLean Engineering; North Bay; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation annually

Paid overtime after 40 hours

Flexible benefits package

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan and GRRSP

Annual employee bonus

$200 annual safety shoe allowance

Job summary

MacLean Engineering in North Bay, Ontario is seeking a CNC Programmer I to maintain and develop programs for machining centers and to produce parts for production. You will interpret drawings, select tooling, and optimize setups.

The role requires 3+ years in CNC programming and operation in a toolroom, familiarity with Mastercam or similar CAM software, and strong communication across teams. MacLean offers stable employment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing Technology or related discipline required.
• Three (3) + years’ experience programming, setup and operation of CNC Mill and CNC Lathe in Toolroom.
• Proficiency with Mastercam or other CAM software; reading engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support CNC programs for all machining centers.
• Create programs for producing manufactured parts for production.
• Assess drawings for manufacturability and recommend improvements.
• Select tooling, apply speeds/feeds, and optimize setups with guidance.
• Develop setup sheets and assist operators with tooling and offsets.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC milling

CNC turning

Mastercam

Communication skills

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Trade Certification

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

MS Office / Cam software

Job description

POSITION TITLE: CNC Programmer I

LOCATION: North Bay, Ontario

SALARY: $59,000 – $65,000

MacLean Engineering is looking for skilled and experienced CNC Programmer to join our growing team in North Bay, Ontario. If you are looking to be challenged, valued, and rewarded with a competitive compensation package in a dynamic work environment, this position is for you!

About the Position:

The CNC Programmer I is responsible for maintaining and supporting CNC programs for all machining centers and creating programs for producing manufactured parts for production. This position requires the following proficiencies:

• Communicate with all levels within the organization. Display strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical writing.
• Create setup sheets for programmed parts (Job Instructions).
• Ability to assess part drawings to ensure parts can be manufactured within our machine capabilities. Make recommendations to engineering to improve manufacturability with some assistance. Ensure standards are being met.
• Identify what tooling to use for applicable parts to be machined from tooling libraries. Know how to apply the proper speeds and feeds, depths of cuts to use with some guidance.
• Make basic assessments of current machining process and recommend possible tooling, fixturing and machining procedure improvements.
• Request tooling for purchase through supervisor.
• Know how to add to lookup current tools in the MEMCO Tool DB and make assemblies within it. Create and/or modify Mastercam Tool libraries with supervisor guidance only.
• Ability to choose applicable machine configuration for the job at hand. Choose machining sequences, tooling to be used, and what type of setup is needed with some guidance.
• Assist Machine Operator with the step parts and tooling. Tooling calibration, fixture offset adjustment on machine control.
• Review and follow daily tasks set out by Supervisor or chose programming jobs based 500 work center priority guidelines.
• Adjust and evaluate routings/runtimes for current production support based on feedback from shop floor.
• Evaluate parts, suggest machining process improvements with some guidance and document.
• Able to read blueprints and determine how to interpret with some supervision.
• Design and develop complex fixturing and document of how and where fixtures can be used or made with supervision.

About You:

The successful candidate(s) must be willing to learn, open-minded and flexible, organized and detail oriented, team oriented, disciplined, and must have a positive attitude, along with the following qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing Technology or a related discipline is required
• Trade Certification is preferred
• Three (3) + years’ experience with programming, setup and operation of a CNC Mill and CNC Lathe in a Toolroom environment
• Previous experience using handheld tools and basic knowledge of cutting tools
• Basic knowledge of Engineering drawing standards (WI-056)
• Computer knowledge is required (Mastercam, MS Office, or any Cam software)
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks

About Us

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.

We offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• 3 weeks’ vacation annually
• Paid Overtime after 40 hours worked
• Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
• Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
• Annual Employee Bonus
• $200 Annual Safety Shoe allowance

If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!

Positions are for the following shifts:

Day Shift, Monday to Friday

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.