CNC Programmer - Custom Castings

Nordstern Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

4-day workweek

Full benefits package including RRSP

Comprehensive training program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Custom Castings in Winnipeg, MB, part of the Nordstern Group, is seeking a CNC Programmer to join the Process Innovation Team. You will create, modify and optimize CNC programs for new and existing aluminum permanent mold parts, collaborating with operators, engineering and quality teams.

The role emphasizes developing efficient toolpaths, setting up jobs, supporting automation initiatives, and maintaining work instructions and program backups.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Machinist or equivalent.
• 3–5 years CNC programming and setup experience in manufacturing.
• Experience programming CNC horizontal and vertical machining centers; turning a plus.
• Proficient with CAM software such as MasterCAM or GibbsCAM.
• Strong ability to read GD&T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing parts.
• Develop efficient toolpaths using CAM software.
• Estimate machining cycle times, tooling requirements, and setup considerations for new opportunities to support quoting.
• Set up and prove out new jobs, including tooling and fixturing requirements.
• Support CNC operators with technical guidance and troubleshooting.
• Improve machining processes to increase productivity, quality, and repeatability.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality on manufacturability and process improvements.
• Support CNC automation initiatives, including machine tending and repeatable setup methods.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, setup documentation, and inspection requirements.
• Manage program revisions and maintain backups.
• Transfer jobs between machines to meet production demands.
• Train operators on new programs and processes.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining setup

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Education

Journeyperson Machinist certification

Tools

MasterCAM

GibbsCAM

Job description

Custom Castings is a member of the Nordstern Group of Companies, which also includes Protek Surface Technologies, Forte Tooling Technologies, and Sure Cast Aluminum Foundry. We are an integrated, single-source solutions provider delivering consistent, high-quality aluminum permanent mold castings to our customers.

We are currently seeking a CNC Programmer to join our Process Innovation Team.

The successful candidate will work closely with operators, engineering, quality, and automation teams to develop efficient and repeatable machining processes. This role will also play a key part in helping develop and implement future CNC automation opportunities within the company.

Why Join Custom Castings?

What makes us a Great Place to Work? Our people and our culture matter! We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where values are recognized. We also offer a strong total rewards package, including:

• $2000 hiring bonus
• Competitive Salary
• 4-day workweek
• Off-shift premiums
• Paid lunch and coffee breaks
• Absent Time Paid hours
• Full benefits package including RRSP matching
• Comprehensive training program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Work boots and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Continuous Improvement culture with employee rewards
• Active Social Committee

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs for new and existing parts.
• Develop efficient toolpaths using CAM software.
• Estimate machining cycle times, tooling requirements, and setup considerations for new opportunities to support quoting.
• Set up and prove out new jobs, including tooling and fixturing requirements.
• Support CNC operators by providing technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance.
• Improve machining processes to increase productivity, quality, repeatability, and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on manufacturability and process improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of CNC automation initiatives, including opportunities related to machine tending, process standardization, tooling strategies, and repeatable setup methods.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, setup documentation, and inspection requirements.
• Manage program revisions and maintain accurate CNC program backups.
• Transfer jobs between machines when required to support production demands.
• Train operators on new programs, setups, and machining processes.
• Promote and maintain safe work practices.

What You Bring:

• Journeyperson Machinist, CNC Programmer, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of CNC programming and setup experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming CNC horizontal and vertical machining centers; CNC turning experience is considered an asset.
• Proficient with CAM software such as MasterCAM or GibbsCAM.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, feeds and speeds, and workholding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience troubleshooting machining and process issues.
• Experience with CNC automation, robotic machine tending, pallet systems, probing, or lights-out machining is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.