Honing Machinist

Kibbi; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Machine in Canada is seeking an experienced Honing Machinist to precision hone hydraulic cylinder barrels, tubes and related components to exact dimensions and surface finishes.

You will set up and operate industrial honing equipment, read drawings, select tooling, measure bores with precision instruments, and collaborate with machinists and welders to repair and manufacture parts. The role emphasizes quality and safety in a hands-on shop.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of machining and/or honing experience.
• Previous experience operating industrial honing equipment.
• Experience with hydraulic cylinders, large-bore or long-bore honing is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances, bore geometry, and surface finish.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Confidence using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Experience identifying and correcting taper, out-of-round conditions, and surface imperfections.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with overhead cranes and safely handling large components.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative shop environment.
• A strong commitment to quality and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating industrial honing equipment for hydraulic cylinder barrels, tubes, and related components
• Honing internal diameters to specified dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish requirements
• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, work orders, and technical information
• Selecting appropriate honing tools, stones, speeds, feeds, and operating parameters
• Measuring bores accurately using precision measuring equipment
• Monitoring dimensions and surface condition throughout the honing process and making adjustments as required
• Identifying conditions such as taper, out-of-round, scoring, wear, and other bore defects
• Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets Bridge Machine's quality requirements
• Working closely with machinists, welders, and other members of the production team on repair and manufacturing requirements
• Safely rigging, positioning, and moving large components using overhead cranes and material-handling equipment
• Completing required production and inspection documentation
• Performing routine equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Following all company quality, safety, and operating procedures

Skills

Machining

Honing

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Overhead cranes

Tools

Honing equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Precision Matters. Your Work Keeps Heavy Industry Moving.

There is a difference between operating a machine and truly understanding the work.

At Bridge Machine, we are looking for an experienced Honing Machinist who understands precision, takes pride in getting the details right, and knows that when you're working on critical hydraulic components, tolerances and surface finish matter.

For decades, Bridge Machine has supported demanding industrial applications with machining, hydraulic cylinder repair, manufacturing, and rebuild capabilities. Our work supports equipment operating in industries where reliability isn't optional.

Bridge Machine is part of the Boundary group of companies, a Canadian group of specialized industrial businesses serving the mining, heavy equipment, manufacturing, and resource sectors across Canada and around the world.

If you enjoy hands-on machining, understand the skill behind precision honing, and want to work with a team that values experience and craftsmanship, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Honing Machinist, you'll be responsible for precision honing of hydraulic cylinder barrels, tubes, and other components to achieve the required dimensions, geometry, and surface finishes.

Your work will include:

• Setting up and operating industrial honing equipment for hydraulic cylinder barrels, tubes, and related components
• Honing internal diameters to specified dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish requirements
• Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, work orders, and technical information
• Selecting appropriate honing tools, stones, speeds, feeds, and operating parameters
• Measuring bores accurately using precision measuring equipment
• Monitoring dimensions and surface condition throughout the honing process and making adjustments as required
• Identifying conditions such as taper, out-of-round, scoring, wear, and other bore defects
• Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets Bridge Machine's quality requirements
• Working closely with machinists, welders, and other members of the production team on repair and manufacturing requirements
• Safely rigging, positioning, and moving large components using overhead cranes and material-handling equipment
• Completing required production and inspection documentation
• Performing routine equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Following all company quality, safety, and operating procedures

What You Bring

We're interested in experienced machinists who understand that precision work requires patience, judgment, and attention to detail.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 3–5+ years of machining and/or honing experience
• Previous experience operating industrial honing equipment
• Experience with hydraulic cylinders, large-bore or long-bore honing is a strong asset
• Strong understanding of machining tolerances, bore geometry, and surface finish
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications
• Confidence using precision measuring and inspection equipment
• Experience identifying and correcting taper, out-of-round conditions, and surface imperfections
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with overhead cranes and safely handling large components
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative shop environment
• A strong commitment to quality and safe work practices

The Person Who Will Do Well Here

You take pride in your work.

You don't need someone standing over you to make sure a job is done properly. You measure twice, pay attention to the details, and understand that being "close enough" isn't good enough when you're working to a tolerance.

You're also comfortable working as part of a shop team. When something doesn't look right, you speak up. When there's a problem, you help solve it.

Most importantly, you care about sending quality work out the door.

Why Bridge Machine?

At Bridge Machine, you'll work in a hands-on industrial environment where your skills and experience matter.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on challenging hydraulic and heavy industrial components
• Apply specialized machining and honing skills every day
• Work alongside experienced tradespeople
• See the equipment and components you're repairing from start to finish
• Build your expertise within a specialized industrial operation
• Be part of a company backed by the broader Boundary group of companies

Being part of Boundary provides the strength and opportunities of a growing group of specialized industrial businesses while maintaining the hands-on environment and team culture of Bridge Machine.

Join Bridge Machine

If you're an experienced machinist who knows honing — or you've developed strong honing expertise through years of hands-on machining — we want to hear from you.

Bring your experience, your attention to detail, and your pride in quality workmanship.