CNC Machinist

Job Title: Machinist – Team LeadJob Description

This role combines hands-on machining with leadership responsibilities in a modern, climate-controlled shop. You will interpret complex blueprints, set up and operate mills, lathes, and CNC grinding machines, and perform basic troubleshooting independently. In addition to operating your own machines, you will lead a team of machinists to ensure high-quality, tight-tolerance parts are produced efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret detailed blueprints and technical drawings to plan and execute daily machining tasks.
• Set up mills, lathes, and CNC grinding machines, including tooling, fixtures, and offsets, to meet job specifications.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on machines and processes to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
• Operate your own machines while simultaneously overseeing the work of a team of 5 or more machinists.
• Ensure parts meet tight tolerance requirements commonly found in industries such as aerospace, nuclear, and medical devices.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles consistently during setup, machining, and inspection.
• Use precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers and other inspection tools, to verify part dimensions and quality.
• Contribute to programming and machining activities, including the use of mill, lathe, CNC lathe, mill-turn, and CNC grinding equipment as required.
• Support or perform CNC programming tasks, including work with Mastercam where applicable.
• Inspect finished components to confirm they meet engineering and quality requirements, and document results as needed.
• Guide and support team members in best practices for machining, setup, and inspection to maintain high production standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all shop policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of CNC machinist experience in a production or job-shop environment.
• Proven experience working with milling machines, lathes, or both.
• A minimum of 5 years of consistent blueprint reading experience in previous roles.
• Strong, consistent experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Hands-on experience working within tight tolerance industries such as aerospace, nuclear, or medical device manufacturing.
• Ability to independently set up machines, including mills, lathes, and CNC grinding equipment, and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including micrometers and other inspection equipment.
• Solid machining skills across various platforms, including mill, lathe, CNC lathe, mill-turn, and CNC grinding machines.
• Experience with inspection processes to verify part quality and adherence to specifications.
• Capability to lead and coordinate a team of machinists while maintaining personal production output.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A machinist ticket or completion of a pre-apprenticeship program is considered an asset.
• Programming experience with Mastercam is considered an asset.
• Experience with CNC programming and machining optimization is an advantage.
• Background in high-precision, tight-tolerance manufacturing environments is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a modern, climate-controlled shop that invests in new equipment and a comfortable working environment. The schedule offers work-life balance with straight day shifts and half days on Fridays. You receive benefits coverage for the first six months, followed by extended benefits that cover a significant portion of costs, along with two weeks of vacation. The environment supports professional growth in advanced machining and programming, while providing stability, predictable hours, and a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a newly renovated, climate-controlled shop equipped with modern machines, most of which are less than five years old. You will work on mills, lathes, CNC grinding machines, and related equipment in a clean, organized production environment. The schedule follows straight day shifts: Monday to Thursday from 7:00 . to 4:30 ., and Friday from 7:00 . to 12:00 ., providing a consistent routine and early finish at the end of the week. The facility emphasizes precision machining, quality, and safety, offering a professional setting where machinists can focus on high-tolerance work with reliable, up-to-date machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waterloo, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waterloo,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.