Job Title: CNC Machinist
Job Description
This role involves setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes to produce high-precision components, primarily for aerospace, nuclear, and medical device applications. You will interpret complex blueprints, apply GD&T principles, and perform basic troubleshooting on your own equipment. In addition to running your own machines, you will lead a team of machinists on the shop floor, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are consistently met.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings to determine machining requirements and sequence of operations.
- Set up CNC mills and lathes independently, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and program selection.
- Operate CNC milling machines as the primary equipment, while also working with lathes and turning centers as required.
- Lead and mentor a team of 5 or more machinists while simultaneously operating your own machines.
- Use micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments to inspect parts and verify dimensions.
- Apply GD&T principles to ensure parts meet tight tolerances and critical feature requirements.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments on CNC machines to resolve quality or performance issues.
- Work with G-code and M-code to understand and adjust CNC programs as needed for optimal performance.
- Machine components for aerospace, nuclear, and medical device applications in accordance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures.
- Collaborate with other team members and leadership to meet production targets and continuous improvement goals.
Essential Skills
- At least 5 years of CNC machinist experience.
- Hands-on experience with both milling and lathe operations.
- Minimum 5 years of consistent blueprint reading experience in previous roles.
- Proven experience applying GD&T in a production machining environment.
- Experience working within aerospace, nuclear, or medical device manufacturing environments.
- Ability to set up CNC mills and lathes independently, including tooling and workholding.
- Ability to perform basic CNC machine troubleshooting without supervision.
- Proficiency using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.
- Familiarity with G-codes and M-codes and how they relate to CNC machine operation.
- Strong teamwork and leadership skills to effectively guide a group of machinists.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience on both mills and lathes increases eligibility for multiple roles within the shop.
- Formal machinist ticket or certification is an asset.
- CNC programming experience is a strong advantage.
- Experienced in precision machining for regulated industries such as aerospace, nuclear, or medical devices.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while leading others.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a clean, modern machine shop equipped with a high percentage of brand-new machines, providing a comfortable and efficient environment for precision work. The company offers benefits and supports long-term career growth through exposure to advanced equipment, complex parts, and regulated industries. You will join a team that values quality, continuous improvement, and professional development while offering stable, full-time shifts that support work-life balance.
Work Environment
This position is based in a machine shop environment where approximately 70% of the equipment consists of brand-new machines. You will primarily work on CNC mills and lathes, using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. The role follows fixed afternoon or night shifts, Monday through Thursday. The afternoon (second) shift runs from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and the night (third) shift runs from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The facility is clean, organized, and focused on producing high-precision components for demanding industries.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vaughan, ON.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Vaughan,ON.
À propos d'Aerotek:
Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
