Sr CNC Operator

Core Laboratories; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a Senior CNC Operator to set up, program, and run CNC equipment, ensuring tight tolerances and efficient throughput.

You will mentor operators, assist engineering and quality teams, and maintain accurate production records while upholding safety standards. The role requires attention to tool wear, offset adjustments, and routine inspections; shift duties include training new staff and keeping a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years CNC experience.
• Experience setting up machines, tooling changes, and offset adjustments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNC operation

Tooling changes

Offset adjustments

Measuring instruments

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

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.