Company description:

Southwestern Manufacturing Inc. operates in a competitive global market producing wide ranging metal-based assemblies and components across a variety of industry sectors including but not limited to Mining, Oil & Gas, Crane and Drag-line Components, Agricultural, Machine building, and Heavy Equipment Manufacturing.

Our regular shift rotation is days and afternoons.

Wage Starting at $32 per hour depending on experience

Role Overview

The CNC Machinist will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to produce precision metal components. This role involves interpreting technical drawings, programming or adjusting machine settings, performing quality checks, and ensuring efficient and safe production. CNC Machinists play a key role in maintaining product accuracy, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall manufacturing workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Review BOMs and routers to identify areas for improvement in material and labor utilization.
• Document all continuous improvement efforts and communicate those results to management in regular meetings.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering personnel to achieve optimal performance improvements.
• Work with Production personal to identify potential areas of improvement.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading/geometric tolerance interpretation
• Train helpers and operators to perform adjustments.
• Documenting and reporting deviations from specifications and tolerances
• Maintaining inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Verifying dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Verifying dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Setting up and operating Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Setting up and adjusting production machineries/tools
• Fitting and assembling components and machine parts to close tolerance
• Computing dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces

Qualifications & Skills

• Highly experienced in 2D machining as all operations including programing will be performed by the Operator.
• Extensive knowledge of tooling and tooling operations
• Proficient specifically in Heidenhain Conversational Controllers.
• Thorough knowledge and working experience with blueprints from start of job to completion
• Extreme attention to detail as our industry involves tight tolerances
• Able to stand for extended periods work within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read drawings, specifications & engineering information with minimum supervision
• Excellent knowledge of tooling

Education & Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience with vast Knowledge of programing for Heidenhain Conversational.
• Minimum 10 years experience operating CNC horizontal/vertical milling machines, CNC turning machines, machining custom, high tolerance components.
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Working Conditions

• Shop environment with exposure to noise, sparks, grinding debris, and moving equipment.
• Regular lifting, bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have an attention for detail to ensure tight deadlines are met.

Safety & Quality Expectations

• Adhere strictly to workplace health and safety legislation and company safety procedures
• Follow all quality control processes and documentation requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Spatial awareness
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and communication
• Time management and reliability

We offer:

• Competitive wages
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, life insurance, vision and pension plan
• Opportunity to progress in a growing company
• Overtime after 40 hours per week

Southwestern Manufacturing Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Southwestern Manufacturing throughout the recruitment, selection and/ or interview process to applicants with disabilities. Please note that this recruitment process may involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidate qualifications. All AI tools used are designed to support fair and consistent hiring practices and are subject to human oversight. Final hiring decisions are made by company representatives, not automated systems. Applicants with questions or concerns about the use of AI in this process may contact Human Resources for more information or to request an alternative application method. Any personal information collected through the hiring process, including information processed by AI tools, will be handled in accordance with our company Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Experience:

• CNC Machining: 6 years (required)
• Fanuc or Heidenhain: 6 years (required)

Work Location: In person