CNC Set-Up Operator

Pentaequipment; Glencoe; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Biweekly pay

Quarterly bonus

Overtime opportunities

Health and dental benefits

Safety wear allowance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Penta Equipment in Glencoe, ON is seeking an experienced CNC Set-Up Operator to join our production team. You will set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to produce precision metal components.

You will prepare machines, install tooling, verify offsets, run first-off inspections, and monitor runs for quality. The role demands attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot tooling or program issues. This is a full-time, on-site position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Skilled with precision measuring equipment and tooling offsets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills for scheduled production jobs.
• Load material, secure workpieces, and verify tooling offsets.
• Retrieve CNC programs, confirm parameters, and run production.
• Perform first-off inspections and monitor runs for quality.
• Identify issues and communicate tooling, program or equipment problems.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.

Skills

CNC set-up

CNC milling

CNC turning

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Tools

CNC lathe

CNC mill

Job description

About Penta

Penta Equipment is a Canadian manufacturer of agricultural equipment, specializing in TMR mixers, spreaders and dump boxes. For more than 25 years, we have designed and manufactured durable equipment built for demanding agricultural environments.

Our products are manufactured at our facility in Glencoe, Ontario, with final assembly and shipping completed at our Thamesville facility.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced CNC Set-Up Operator to join our production team in Glencoe, ON.

In this role, you'll set up and operate CNC lathes and mills used to manufacture precision metal components. You'll prepare machines for scheduled jobs, select and install tooling, verify offsets, call up CNC programs, complete first-off inspections and monitor production runs for quality and consistency.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills for scheduled production jobs.


• Load material and secure workpieces using appropriate fixtures, chucks and vises.


• Select and install tooling and verify offsets before machining.


• Retrieve CNC programs and confirm parameters before production.


• Complete first-off inspections to verify dimensions and quality.


• Monitor production runs and make tooling or offset adjustments as required.


• Identify and communicate equipment, tooling or program issues.


• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience setting up and operating CNC lathes and/or mills.


• Is comfortable with tooling, fixtures and offsets.


• Can read and interpret engineering drawings and part specifications.


• Has experience using precision measuring equipment.


• Understands machining processes and basic CNC program operation.


• Is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented and quality focused.


• Can work independently and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

What We Offer

• Regular, full-time employment


• Competitive hourly wages, paid biweekly


• Quarterly bonus eligibility


• Overtime opportunities


• Comprehensive health and dental benefits


• Annual safety wear allowance


• Retirement savings plan with monthly employer contributions


• Stable, year-round work with an established Canadian manufacturer

If you have CNC machining experience and are confident setting up equipment for production, we'd like to hear from you!