General Machinist

Randstad Canada; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing facility in Cambridge is seeking a General Machinist for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves operating CNC machines, maintaining equipment, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with horizontal machining centers and a strong understanding of machining processes.

Benefits

Full-time, permanent position

Overtime opportunities

Benefits from day one

Three weeks of vacation

RRSP match after probation

Reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with horizontal machining centers and boring mills.
• Ability to read and edit G & M code.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service equipment via preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Operate and program CNC machines using CAD/CAM data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and operational issues.

Skills

Machining large castings and weldments

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

G & M code editing

Tooling selection and building

Inspection tools usage

Welding and fabrication knowledge

CNC programming

Job description

We are currently seeking a General Machinist to join our growing manufacturing facility in Cambridge.

Role: General Machinist

Shift: Days, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

Location: Cambridge

Note: Candidates must have prior experience machining weldments on a mill, specifically horizontal boring mills, to be considered for this role.

Advantages

• Full-time, permanent position
• Overtime opportunities
• Benefits from day one
• Three weeks of vacation
• RRSP match after probation
• Reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service equipment via preventive maintenance and repairs
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and operational issues
• Manufacture, modify, and repair tools, jigs, and fixtures per specifications
• Set up and load raw materials or die sections in machines
• Operate and program CNC machines using CAD/CAM data (primarily Mastercam)
• Collaborate with CAD specialists and Toolmakers to refurbish or improve tooling
• Use various tools and equipment, including grinders, welding, machining, and overhead cranes
• Maintain high attention to detail and quality standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with medium to large horizontal machining centers and boring mills
• Minimum 5 years' experience machining large castings and weldments
• Ability to read and edit G & M code
• Experience selecting and building tooling
• Knowledge of materials, tool speeds, and feeds
• Experience with inspection tools and Renishaw probing
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills
• Familiarity with Fanuc controls
• Experience rigging and loading large parts (up to 15,000 lbs) with overhead cranes
• Understanding of welding and fabrication processes
• Ability to train and mentor other machinists/operators
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for machine issues

Summary

If interested, please submit your application or email Paulina Galinski at [e-mail].

Randstad Canada values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please inform us of any accommodation needs during the application process by contacting [e-mail].