CNC Machining Specialist - Brantford

Location: Brantford, ON

Compensation: $23.00 – $26.00 / hour + Premium Differentials

Schedules: Full-Time Straight Shifts or 12-Hour Continentals

Run high-performance machinery in a climate-controlled plant.

Ready to move away from old, greasy iron and work with automated, well-maintained machine centres? Brantford’s advanced manufacturing sector is hiring CNC Machining Specialists who want clean environments, cross-training on modern Fanuc/Haas/Mazak controls, and reliable shift premiums.

Your Role in the Cell:

• Execute production runs across automated CNC cutting, drilling, and milling cells.
• Verify first-piece approvals and conduct statistical process control (SPC) checks.
• Partner with setup leads and programming teams to troubleshoot chatter, burrs, and chip clearance.
• Maintain clean-bay 5S work areas and follow standardized machine lockout protocols.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Background in precision manufacturing, tool-and-die, or metal machining.
• Basic familiarity with G-code/M-code troubleshooting and machine control interfaces.
• Ambitious mindset eager to learn basic setups, workholding fixtures, and tool setting.

Advantages

• Strong Base + Premiums: $23.00–$26.00/hr starting wage with extra shift-differential incentives.
• Consistent Shift Patterns: Fixed Days, Afternoons, Nights, or Continentals designed for steady routines.
• Machining Upskilling: Direct access to machinery cross-training and skill-building opportunities.
• Health & Dental Benefits: Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage post-probation.
• Clean, Climate-Controlled Shop: Organized, modern, and air-conditioned plant setting prioritizing worker safety.

Responsibilities

• CNC Setup & Machining: Set up fixtures, load programs, and run multi-axis mills, lathes, and routers to tight tolerances.
• Blueprint Fluency: Accurately interpret technical drawings, tolerances, and job work orders.
• Precision Inspection: Use micrometers, calipers, and height gauges to perform first-piece and continuous quality checks.
• Stock & Cycle Monitoring: Load raw materials, optimize spindle speeds and feed rates, and oversee production runs.
• Tooling & Maintenance: Handle tool offsets, insert replacements, routine fluid checks, and daily work-cell maintenance.

Qualifications

• CNC Experience: 1+ years operating CNC machines in a manufacturing or job-shop environment.
• Prints & GD&T: Able to read blueprints and work accurately within GD&T standards.
• Precision Inspection: Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators for in-process QA verification.
• Physical Requirements: Capable of continuous standing and safe lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reliability: Consistent attendance history and dedicated transportation to Brantford work sites.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

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