Senior CNC Machinist Technician: Precision & Leadership

ADP, Inc.; South Slocan; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Long-term employment

Job summary

DROP Sprockets in South Slocan, BC is seeking a Machinist Technician to support high-volume, made-to-order sprocket manufacturing. You will independently set up and operate CNC and manual machines, interpret complex drawings, and drive process improvements in a safety-conscious, team-oriented environment.

The role offers a path for skilled machinists to mentor peers, optimize cycles, and contribute to lean initiatives while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; formal machining certification or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience: 4+ years of CNC and manual machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in CNC programming, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Drawing Interpretation: Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated initiative in process improvement and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC and manual machinery.
• Develop, modify CNC programs to improve cycle times, material utilization, and part quality.
• Interpret complex engineered drawings, production orders, and job requirements.
• Plan machining sequences and select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and work holding methods.
• Perform advanced machining operations requiring tight tolerances.
• Mentor Junior Machinists in setup techniques, troubleshooting, and best practices.
• Conduct advanced inspections of machined parts, verifying tolerances and specifications.
• Approve first-off parts prior to production runs.
• Identify and resolve root causes of defects and non-conformance.
• Ensure compliance with revision-controlled drawings and customer specifications.
• Support quality investigations and collaborate with Quality and Production teams.
• Review new jobs for manufacturability and identify risks prior to machining.
• Optimize setup strategies, machining sequences, and workflow efficiency.
• Reduce setup time, cycle time, and material waste.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream processes to support production flow.
• Support implementation of process improvements and lean initiatives.
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and coordinate repairs as required.
• Oversee safe setup and handling of large or heavy components, including rigging and lifting practices.
• Identify hazards related to equipment, setups, and material handling, and take corrective action.
• Support safe and efficient staging of materials to maintain workflow.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Machining

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

GD&T

Education

High school diploma

Machining certification

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machines

Job description

DROP Sprockets in South Slocan, BC is seeking a Machinist Technician to support high-volume, made-to-order sprocket manufacturing. You will independently set up and operate CNC and manual machines, interpret complex drawings, and drive process improvements in a safety-conscious, team-oriented environment.

The role offers a path for skilled machinists to mentor peers, optimize cycles, and contribute to lean initiatives while maintaining quality and on-time delivery.