Nester- Prefab

KA GROUP; Rosenort; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Matched RRSP

Quarterly Production Bonus

PTO and Overtime

Free in-house gym

Free shop garments

Birthday Gifts

Company Events

Job summary

KA GROUP in Rosenort, MB is seeking a CNC plasma nesting specialist for day shift. 10-hour shifts, four days per week (Mon-Thu), 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM at our Rosenort facility.

You will use ProNest to create optimized cutting layouts, maximize material efficiency, and collaborate with production planners to meet targets.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; experience with nesting software, CAD/CAM, or CNC machinery is preferred; on-the-job training available.

Qualifications

• ProNest experience to create and modify cutting paths.
• Ability to calculate areas, dimensions, and material requirements.
• Basic math for measuring and verifying quantities.
• Ability to visualize how parts fit in a nest and how the plasma cutter operates on a 2D surface.
• Understanding of cutting processes and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production planners to develop schedules and allocate resources to meet targets on cutting tables.
• Ensure accurate nesting processes to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
• Ensure work orders are closed and completed on time.
• Collaborate on rush order processes for optimal turnaround.
• Maintain effective daily time management to achieve efficiencies.
• Clock in daily via ADP and manage vacation/PTO requests.

Skills

ProNest

2D nesting visualization

Material usage calculation

Basic math

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school training in manufacturing, welding, CAD/CAM, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC machinery

Job description

Salary Range: CA$25.00 To CA$28.00 Hourly

Schedule/Location of Work:

We are currently hiring for Day Shift Position with a consistent, work-life-friendly schedule:
10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (Monday–Thursday)
6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Based at our facility in Rosenort, MB (just 35 minutes south of Winnipeg)

About K.A Group:

K.A. Group is a global force in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-performance earthmoving scrapers and attachments serving the construction, mining, and agricultural industries worldwide. Through our three industry-leading brands — K-Tec, Ashland, and Metalcraft — we deliver innovative solutions engineered to move more material, more efficiently, and more reliably than the competition.

Each brand brings specialized strengths in size, target markets, and advanced technology, allowing us to meet the diverse demands of customers across the globe.

Headquartered in Rosenort, Manitoba — just 35 minutes south of Winnipeg — K.A. Group also operates a manufacturing and warehouse facility in Wisconsin, supporting our growing international footprint.

About the Role:

As a CNC plasma nesting specialist, you play a critical role in maximizing material efficiency and supporting our production team. Using specialized nesting software, you will create optimized layouts for cutting metal or other materials, ensuring minimal waste while meeting production requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production planners and department team lead to develop schedules and allocate resources effectively to meet production targets on the cutting tables.
• Ensure accurate nesting processes to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
• Ensure work orders are properly closed and completed on time.
• Collaborate with the department team lead on rush order processes ensuring optimal turn around.
• Effective time management is expected daily to achieve efficiencies and expected output.
• Daily clock ins are required using ADP, along with vacation requests, PTO requests.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in Pro Nest to create and modify cutting paths.
• Ability to calculate areas, dimensions, and material requirements for parts and nests.
• Basic math for measuring, calculating material usage, and verifying quantities.
• Ability to visualize how parts will fit together in a nest and how the plasma cutter will operate on a 2D surface.
• Understanding of cutting processes and material handling.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical or trade school training in manufacturing, welding, CAD/CAM, or related field is an asset.
• Experience using nesting software, CAD/CAM systems, or CNC machinery is preferred.

On-the-job training may be provided for the right candidate with strong aptitude and attention to detail.

• Company Matched RRSP
• Quarterly Production Bonus
• PTO and Overtime
• Free in-house gym
• Free shop garments
• Birthday Gifts
• Company Events

Other Requirements:

• Must reside in Manitoba
• Possess a valid class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to commute to our facility in Rosenort, Manitoba

Only applicants who meet these requirements will be considered.

Compensation range may vary above or below the posted band based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the role requirements.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.