Machinist

Emerson; Woolwich; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Woolwich, Ontario is seeking an experienced CNC/Manual Machinist. The successful candidate will operate machinery, support new product development, and ensure quality production. Requires hands-on experience and trade certification. The role offers competitive benefits and an inclusive culture that encourages growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible time off

Gym access

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ hands-on experience in CNC and manual machining.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with measuring tools and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate all shop machinery including CNC and manual equipment.
• Support new product development and maintain factory equipment.
• Organize machine drawings and conduct tooling life analysis.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

G-Code programming

CAD/CAM software

Problem-solving

Education

Trade certification as General Machinist or Tool and Die Maker

Tools

Mastercam

MAZAK HCN-4000

MS Office 365

AutoCAD

Job description

If you are an experienced CNC/Manual Machinist looking for a great opportunity to apply and grow your skill, Emerson-Appleton Group Canada Ltd. has an excellent opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a CNC/ Manual Machinist to join our team. This is an hourly, full-time permanent role. The standard hours of operation for this position are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We offer benefits after 3 months of employment, with the addition of group retirement benefits after 6 months. We have an on-site gym and free coffee.

Based in our Elmira, ON location, reporting to the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for daily tasks of operating all shop machinery including CNC Horizontal Center, CNC Vertical Mill and manual machining equipment for daily production parts. You will also support tools/fixtures and sampling/prototypes fabrication, assist with new product development, and sustain maintenance of the CNC and other factory equipment.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL:

• Perform all duties related to daily part production by: set-up tools and machines; review tool cutter paths, work holding and measuring; adjust speed and feed to suit cutting conditions; analyze deviations from specifications/tolerances; study sample parts; measure first-off; adjust offsets; blueprint reading and GD&T and CMM reports; load work pieces; operate machine controls; programming data editing, control, and validation; perform root cause analysis and inspect parts to ensure meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Work towards manufacturing deadlines as per daily planning, scheduling, and priorities, taking the initiative and reacting proactively to production demands.
• Organize machine drawings; conduct tooling life analysis; prepare a detailed plan for all tooling required for production, acquisition, and maintenance; maintain tool room inventory.
• Maintain an organized work area; develop SOPs, maintenance, set-up and calibration procedures, and machining work instructions; analyze machining manufacturing flows, layout and equipment, and flow of materials to increase safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost.
• Ensure equipment and systems follow relevant standards and legislation to ensure equipment safety and compliance.
• Provide feedback as related to part manufacturability, assembly, new product development and design reviews; lead continuous improvement and process optimization/automation, related to machined parts and fixture/tooling applications.
• See opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts.
• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Assist with special projects, initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

WHO YOU ARE:

You set objectives to align with broader organizational goals; anticipate and break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same; you take personal responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results and act with a clear sense of ownership. You partner with others to get work done. You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times and readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning. You identify and establish the processes needed to accomplish tasks and explore opportunities to improve those processes. You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Trade certification as General Machinist OR Tool and Die Maker with 7-10 years’ hands-on experience, including both CNC and manual machining.
• Strong working knowledge of G-Code, CAD/CAM programming, and Mastercam software
• Excellent ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, bills of materials, and GD&T combined with quality assurance and control experience.
• In depth knowledge of component design, fabrication methods, manufacturing, measuring, and assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to design/fabricate prototypes, fixtures, and other tooling/equipment applications.
• Experience with measuring tools and testing equipment.
• Have a strong work ethic combined with solid problem-solving, excellent organizational skills, and positive team attitude, ensuring attention to details.
• Excel in fast-paced environments, organize and run time optimally, troubleshoot, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks meeting operational needs and deadlines.
• Have a sense of urgency in executing tasks combined with excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills, energetic, detail oriented and able to complete work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate high interpersonal and facilitation skills in a team environment with ability to work optimally across functional lines in a matrixed environment.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication with good presentation skills with the ability to prioritize work with minimal direction and guidance.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada – sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

• 5+ years CNC experience to program, setup, and troubleshoot CNC Horizontal Machining Center and CNC Vertical Milling Machine. MAZAK HCN-4000 an asset.
• Willingness to learn. For the chosen candidate, we will send you for training on the MAZAK HCN-4000 Horizontal Machining Center.
• Solid experience with quality management processes, production design engineering, and suppliers to provide components and assemblies that meet or exceed specified machining QMS requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office 365 suite, AutoCAD, SharePoint, Oracle (ERP), Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of ISO9001

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

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