Sr CNC Operator

Core Laboratories; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories is seeking a Senior CNC Operator to set up, program, and run CNC machines to produce precision components in Alberta, Canada, while troubleshooting to maintain quality and efficiency. You will mentor junior operators, coordinate with engineering and quality teams, document inspections and production data, and ensure safe, organized work areas across shifts.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 5+ years CNC experience, and proven ability to perform tool changes and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC experience.
• Experience performing machine setups, tooling changes, and offset adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment according to production requirements.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency standards.
• Perform routine tool changes, offset adjustments, and machine checks.
• Inspect parts using measuring equipment and document inspection results.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report machine or quality issues.
• Maintain production records and ensure accurate reporting.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced CNC operators.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized work area
• Verify material supplied is adequate for job
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Measuring instruments

Tool knowledge

Shift work

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Lift heavy materials

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC setup

Tooling changes

Offset adjustments

Job description

The Senior CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC machining equipment to produce precision components that meet quality, productivity, and safety standards. This role serves as a technical resource for machine operators, assists with training and mentoring team members, and works closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment according to production requirements.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met.
• Perform routine tool changes, offset adjustments, and machine checks.
• Inspect parts using measuring equipment and document inspection results.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report machine or quality issues.
• Maintain production records and ensure accurate reporting.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced CNC operators.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized work area
• Verify material supplied is adequate for job
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC experience
• Experience performing machine setups, tooling changes, and offset adjustments.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Skilled usage of measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of tools and ability to choose appropriate tools for job.
• Available to work shift work.
• Self-motivated.
• Work well under minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize jobs.
• Able to lift heavy materials.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.