Machinist

Arrow Machine And Fabrication Group; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Virtual healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness membership discount

Safety glasses program

Deferred Profit Sharing

RRSP Match

Life and travel insurance

Profit Sharing

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is seeking an experienced Machinist to set up, program, and operate CNC machines for drilling, milling and turning. You will interpret blueprints and GD&T, select tools, and optimize speeds/feeds for precision parts.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, 5+ years in precision machining, and the ability to work with CAD/CAM data (Mastercam). Night shift is available with travel between Cambridge and Woodstock.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on exposure to setting up and machining medium to large parts.
• 2-5 years of work in a custom machining shop.
• Proven experience machining large castings and weldments.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and GD&T.
• Tooling selection, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service equipment via preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues.
• Load and set up raw material or die sections in the machine.
• Manufacture, modify, and repair tooling per drawings.
• Run and program CNC machines using CAD/CAM data (Mastercam).

Skills

5+ years machining experience

Reading blueprints / GD&T

G-code / M-code programming

Machining large parts on HMCs/Boring M

Mentoring / teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Edgecam

AutoCAD

Okuma controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Renishaw probing

Job description

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Compensation Range

up to $35.46 hourly

Night Shift (Monday-Friday, 10:00 pm-6:00 am)

Position Summary

The Machinist is responsible setting up, programming, and operating CNC machines to perform various tasks such as drilling, milling, and turning. This role requires a combination of technical skills, precision, and problem-solving abilities to ensure that products meet quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience in precision machining, and is skilled at interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and service equipment through preventive maintenance and repair coordination
• Troubleshoot and solve complex mechanical and operational issues
• Prepare and load/set up the raw material or die sections in the machine
• Manufacture, modify, and repair precision tools, jigs, fixtures according to specifications, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Run and program CNC machines using provided CAD/CAM data (primarily Mastercam)
• Interact with CAD specialists/Toolmakers to refurbish/improve/build spares
• Use of various equipment/tools to create and repair tooling, including, but not limited to, grinders, welding equipment, machining equipment, and overhead cranes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Required Skills & Expertise

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience setting up and machining medium to large parts on horizontal machining centers and boring mills

• 2-5 years of previous work experience in a custom machining shop

Proven experience machining large castings and weldments

Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and GD&T

Strong understanding of tool selection, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters for a variety of materials

• Knowledge of SolidWorks, Mastercam, Edgecam, and AutoCAD software
• Proficient with Okuma, Siemens, and Heidenheim CNC controls
• Proficiency in CNC programming languages such as G-code and M-code
• Skilled in programming and troubleshooting G-code and M-code

Familiar with Fanuc CNC controls and Renishaw probing systems

Comfortable building, setting up, and picking up tooling

Proficient in using a variety of inspection tools such as micrometers, verniers, calipers, and height gauges

Capable of troubleshooting machine-related functional issues

Hands-on experience with overhead cranes, including safe rigging and manipulation of large components (up to 15,000 lbs)

Solid understanding of welding and fabrication processes

Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor and coach other machinists/operators

Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Measuring tools and instruments, such as micrometers, verniers, callipers, height gauges, or other specialized measuring instruments
• 3, 4, and 5-Axis CNC machines
• Lathe

Physical Demands

• Manufacturing or workshop environment with exposure to loud noise and moving mechanical parts
• Personal Protective Equipment provided and must be worn

Hours of work and Travel

Must be flexible to work either shift, depending on operational needs. Days 6:00 am to 2:00 pm and afternoons 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Occasional travel between the Cambridge and Woodstock locations.

What We Offer - Your Benefits Package

At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program
• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates, please note that we do not use AI for application screening.