Machinist

Location : London, Canada

Date Posted : Nov 17, 2025

Requisition ID : 4329

Job Category : Manufacturing Operations

Clearance Type : None

A career with General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada (GDLS-C) offers plenty of excitement, innovation, and challenge. With lots of global collaboration within the Land Systems family, we are a world‑class defence industry leader with expertise in the design and manufacture of light and medium armoured vehicles. In addition to winning Canadian Defence reviews award in 2016 for best Canadian defence company, GDLS-C offers a team‑based, collaborative culture, with a passion for innovation and a great focus on development and growth for employees.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable those who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

About the Opportunity

Our company is seeking a Machinist that will be responsible for setup and operation of large CNC Horizontal Boring Mills to machine product to specified requirements as defined on drawings. The Machinist will read blueprints and various symbols regarding tolerances, surface finishes, etc. They will have the ability to read and understand programs to a degree that will allow the program modification / editing and complete the pre‑inspection of parts to ensure product compliance is achievable prior to metal removal process.

Required Education / license :

General Machinist 429A

Required Qualifications :

• Responsible for setup and operation of large CNC Horizontal Boring mills
• Machine product to specified requirements as defined on drawings. Must be able to read blueprints and various symbols regarding tolerances, surface finishes, etc.
• Pre‑inspection of parts to ensure product compliance is achievable prior to metal removal process.
• Verify tooling requirements are met in advance of the commencement of each job. Escalate any issues / concerns to supervisor and CNC Programmer.
• Machine product at optimal conditions to maintain cost effectiveness of machining process.
• Use overhead crane to setup and move parts
• Ability to read and understand programs to a degree that will allow you to modify / edit programs.
• Maintain machine tooling and setup on Zolar tool setter
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precision measuring instruments as required.
• Practice excellent general housekeeping, including but not limited to his / her work area, chip removal, floor areas, benches, storage areas to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform daily machine checks per preventative maintenance program and safety procedures.
• Shift work (all three shifts)
• Base hourly rate starting at $35.26 up to $52.62 following a wage progression.
• In addition to your rate, all bargaining unit employees are also entitled to cost of living allowance per hour and an additional $0.40 per hour for participation in the Company’s structured improvement program.
• GDLS-C provides all required equipment to perform work.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Shift premium is offered at 5% for afternoon and 10% for midnight shifts
• GDLS-C offers a company paid, comprehensive benefit package for a range of health and dental services for you and your eligible dependents as well as basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Bargaining unit employees are enrolled in a defined contribution pension plan. There is a required 4% contribution with a 4% company match and up to an additional 2% voluntary contribution which provides another 4% match from the company.

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

If you are looking for that next dynamic opportunity and looking to take the next step in your career - apply to join the General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada today!

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [emailprotected] if you need accommodation.

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