Senior Machinist Technician

Wainbee; Nelson; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits package

Shift schedule

Job summary

DROP Sprockets in South Slocan, BC, is seeking a skilled Machinist Technician to join our high-volume sprocket production team. You will independently set up, program, and operate CNC and manual machines, while mentoring junior machinists and ensuring tight tolerances on complex parts.

Applicants should have 4+ years of CNC/manual machining experience, strong GD&T interpretation, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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 GD&T.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced setting.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated initiative in process improvement and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, program, and operate CNC and manual machinery, including lathes, mills, hydraulic press, drills, saws, and grinders.
• Develop, modify, and optimize 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

Setup and troubleshooting

GD&T

Precision machining

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machining certification or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Mills

Hydraulic press

Drills

Saws

Grinders

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Company Overview:

As the largest MTO manufacturer of sprockets in North America, we at Weller, pride ourselves on our ability to tackle the unique challenges our customers bring to us that other shops can’t handle. DROP Sprockets has built a reputation for durability, precision, reliability, and speed to market, serving a variety of industries. As part of Weller Metalworks, we continue to integrate our expertise with the broader capabilities of the platform delivering outstanding customer service through the many value streams we provide. Operating under a unified leadership team, we are committed to our core values while benefiting from streamlined governance and a cohesive strategic direction, ensuring continued innovation and growth.

DROP Sprockets is a leading manufacturer of high-quality sprockets for a variety of industries, including forestry, mining, and agriculture. Our products are known for their durability, precision, and reliability, and we are committed to delivering outstanding customer service to our clients. We are located in the beautiful West Kootenay's region of British Columbia, known for its stunning natural scenery and vibrant community spirit. We've worked hard to make DROP a place that we love to be! Our hiring criteria is based on Aptitude, Attitude, and Skills. Take your career to the next level at one of the metal part manufacturing industry’s leading global partners.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Machinist Technician to join our growing team and support our fast-paced, high-volume, made-to-order Sprocket Manufacturer in beautiful South Slocan, BC. We offer a relaxed and human-centric and inclusive environment where our team members are encouraged to be themselves and learn in a safe atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

Machining & Fabrication

• Independently set up, program, and operate CNC and manual machinery, including lathes, mills, hydraulic press, drills, saws, and grinders.
• Develop, modify, and optimize 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.

Quality & Manufacturing Control

• 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.

Production & Process Optimization

• 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.

Shop Maintenance, Safety & Material Handling

• 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.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• 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.

The Perks:

• Competitive wage, benefit package, and long-term employment.
• Attractive shift schedule
• Team activities including the odd adventure experience.
• A great opportunity to have a long-term career in the West Kootenays with a progressive and growing manufacturing company with roots in the area.

4 On 4 Off 10hr shifts (6:30AM-5:00PM)