Set up Technician

Arrow; Guelph; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fabrication solutions provider in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a CNC Set-Up Technician to set up and operate CNC machines, ensuring precision and quality in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal Machinist license, at least three years of experience, and a strong understanding of CNC program modifications. The role offers competitive health benefits, three weeks of vacation, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement for job-related education

Qualifications

• Red Seal Machinist or equivalent license education and previous experience.
• Able to modify CNC programs for Machining Centers, Lathes, and Special Purpose Machinery.
• Maintain current certifications and engage in continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines.
• Perform regular machine maintenance.
• Verify conformance of finished workpieces.

Skills

Red Seal Machinist license

CNC programming modification

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Independent and team work

Education

Certification in engineering or manufacturing technology

Minimum three years of Set-Up Technician experience

Tools

CNC Machines

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Overview

Company Introduction :

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings fabrications and assemblies. We serve OEM customers in the rail material handling mining defense heavy truck agriculture power systems construction nuclear engineered products architectural and forestry industries. We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for setting up and operating conventional special-purpose and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. This role involves machine set-up and programming, monitoring machine operations, verifying workpiece conformance, conducting tool changes and performing machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates conventional special-purpose and computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
• Machine set-up and programming.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as needed.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Tool changes.
• Perform and document machine tool capability studies.
• Ensures that machine settings and programs are adhered to during production as per the Tool List and Cycle Time sheets.
• Perform regular machine maintenance.
• Must work in compliance to ISO 9001 procedures / Systems.
• Housekeeping and light maintenance of the quality assurance work areas.
• Refer to assembly drawings and diagrams to follow installation and calibration procedures.
• Review tooling lists and tooling sequences sheets.
• Confirm dimensions of products using precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and angle finders.
• Analyze job production data such as production time material consumption and first time right for each production area.
• Evaluate condition and reliability of production equipment.
• Evaluate adequacy of procedures for isolating root cause factors for production deficiencies or decreased product quality.
• Discuss planning and implementation of process and production improvements with coworkers, supervisors and managers.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Red Seal Machinist or equivalent license education and previous experience.
• Certification in engineering or manufacturing technology or in a related field is an asset.
• Minimum three years of Set-Up Technician experience in a machine shop preferably a high-volume environment.
• Able to modify CNC programs for Machining Centers, Lathes and Special Purpose Machinery.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 SPC and related procedures.
• Use computer-assisted design manufacturing and machining.
• Able to interact with co-workers such as equipment operators, quality control managers and shop supervisors to share information on equipment modifications and defects.
• Able to work independently reviewing production processes and in a team as needed.
• Maintain current certifications and engage in continuous learning in order to keep up with new developments in field.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Health dental and vision coverage from day one!
• Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
• Fitness membership discount
• Work boots and prescription safety glasses program

Financial Benefits

• Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
• RRSP Match Program
• Life and travel insurance for you and your family
• Shift premiums for afternoon & night shift
• Attendance Bonus & Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount Program

Time Off & Culture

• Three weeks vacation days to start
• Regular company events and team activities
• Supportive inclusive workplace culture

Career Growth

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training

Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Candidates please note we do not use AI for application screening.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1