Sr CNC Operator

Core Laboratories Inc.; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories Inc. is seeking a Senior CNC Operator to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machines for precision components while meeting safety and quality standards.

You will mentor operators and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to keep operations efficient. The role requires a high school diploma, 5+ years CNC experience, and proven ability to perform tool changes, offset adjustments, and rigorous inspections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC experience.
• Experience with 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.
• Perform tool changes, offset adjustments, and machine checks.
• Inspect parts using measuring equipment and document results.
• Identify and report machine or quality issues.
• Maintain production records and reporting.
• Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced CNC operators.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Verify material supplied is adequate for the job.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Measuring instruments

Tool selection

Shift work

Self-motivation

Self-directed

Organization

Prioritization

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally.

At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.