Machinist

Aerotek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Machinist for a contract position based in Toronto, ON. The role focuses on manual machining with conventional lathes and turning, in a clean, quality-driven environment with tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate has strong lathe/mill experience, blueprint reading skills, and a track record of producing high-quality components. This onsite role offers full-time hours, overtime, and a stable team.

Qualifications

• Strong manual machining experience, particularly with conventional lathes and turning operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints and machining drawings.
• Experience machining steel and aluminum.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and machining drawings.
• Set up and operate conventional lathes, mills, surface grinders, and cylindrical grinders.
• Perform precision turning and machining to tight tolerances.
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds for various materials.
• Support CNC setup, operation, and programming activities.
• Design and build fixtures and jigs as required.
• Maintain quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Steel & Aluminum machining

Attention to detail

Quality manufacturing

Education

429A General Machinist or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

GibbsCAM

Conversational programming

Job description

Machinist

Location: Arnprior, ON

Pay: $43-44/h

Shift: 12 hour shifts Friday-Sunday

(also opportunity for 5, 10 hour afternoon shifts Mon-Fri)

Job Description

Join a growing manufacturer supporting critical nuclear and highly regulated industrial projects , offering exceptional long-term stability and a strong pipeline of work. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established team that values skilled tradespeople, offers consistent overtime, and invests in employee development.

We are seeking an experienced Manual Machinist with strong conventional lathe and turning experience . This role is ideal for a hands‑on machinist who takes pride in precision work and enjoys machining high-quality components in a clean, quality-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and machining drawings.

• Set up and operate conventional lathes, mills, surface grinders, and cylindrical grinders.

• Perform precision turning and machining to tight tolerances.

• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds for various materials.

• Support CNC setup, operation, and programming activities.

• Design and build fixtures and jigs as required.

• Maintain quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Strong manual machining experience, particularly with conventional lathes and turning operations.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and machining drawings.

• Experience machining steel and aluminum.

• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to work in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 429A General Machinist, 492A, or equivalent certification.

• CNC setup and programming experience.

• Experience with SolidWorks, GibbsCAM, or conversational programming.

• Experience machining specialty alloys such as Titanium, Zirconium, Stainless Steel, and Inconel.

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or similar quality environment.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Must be eligible to work in a Controlled Goods environment.

Why Work Here?

• Long-term job security supporting critical nuclear and infrastructure projects.

• Convenient Arnprior location, just 25 minutes from Nepean (Ottawa), offering an easy commute and lower cost of living.

• Join a stable, tenured team with excellent retention and a strong shop culture.

• Guaranteed full-time hours with regular overtime available.

• Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y incluent des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:

Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle‑ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.