Machinist Job Details | CPKC

Canadian Pacific Railway; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transnational railroad company in Winnipeg seeks a Machinist to set up and operate various machine tools for precision metal work. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a Red Seal certification in Machinist trade, and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring quality compliance. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage of $46.93 and requires working various shifts. Join a culture of safety and inclusion where your skills contribute to meaningful work.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits package

Competitive pension plans

Annual fitness subsidy

Part-time studies program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work within strict safety and work guidelines.
• Availability for various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to precision cut and shape metal.
• Interpret engineering drawings and plan machining operations.
• Verify product dimensions for accuracy and specification compliance.

Skills

Strong problem solving skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or general equivalency

Inter-Provincial Red Seal in the trade of Machinist

Job description

Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to precision cut, mill, turn, bore, drill or grind metal and similar materials into parts or products. They study specifications and drawings, calculate dimensions and tolerances, and then measure, set up and manufacture their projects.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planning, drilling, precision grinding and other operations
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, verniers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) or other specialized measuring instruments
• Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor
• Complete and maintain inspection reports

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general equivalency
• Valid driver's license
• Inter-Provincial Red Seal in the trade of Machinist
• Strong problem solving and computer skills
• Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines/rules to complete job
• Will be required to have obtain all CPKC certification pertaining to specific tasks and assignments
• CPKC operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; must be able to work on various shifts and days off

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Medical and Drug Testing

This is a [safety critical/safety sensitive] position and a successful pre-employment medical assessment including physical, vision, hearing, and a negative company drug test is required. Post hire qualification drug testing may also be required.

Background Investigation

• Criminal history check
• Education verification
• Driver’s license verification and driving history

CULTURE OF INCLUSION

For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provide, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 105118
• Department: Mechanical Loco
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Union
• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Compensation Rate: $46.93/hr
• Job Available to: Internal & External