Senior Mill / Turn Machinist, Setter / Programmer (Relocation Assistance to Calgary, AB)

Overview

• Work on complex, high-mix mill / turn parts where process thinking and judgement matter
• Earn a competitive hourly wage of $40–$50 per hour, plus benefits and a stable day-shift schedule
• Build a long-term career with a growing Calgary manufacturer expanding into new materials and regulated markets

About Next Level Advanced Manufacturing

Next Level Advanced Manufacturing is a Calgary-based manufacturing startup built by people who like solving hard problems on the shop floor. The business combines precision CNC machining with metal additive manufacturing, inspection, and engineering support to deliver high-mix, low-volume parts that demand careful thinking and hands-on experience. Today, the team supports customers across energy and industrial sectors, while steadily expanding into aerospace, space, and defence as new certifications and capabilities come online. Investments in multi-axis equipment, advanced materials, and tight quality systems mean employees work on parts that are rarely routine and often first-of-their-kind.

This is a hands-on, high-performing environment where machinists, engineers, and problem-solvers collaborate closely, influence process planning, and shape how work gets done. With a small, highly skilled team, individuals take ownership early, gain exposure across additive and subtractive manufacturing, and grow alongside a business moving toward product development and new markets.

For more information, please visit our website : nextlevelam.com

About the Opportunity

Next Level Advanced Manufacturing is looking for a full-time Day-Shift Senior Mill / Turn Machinist, Setter / Programmer based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for setting up, proving out, and machining complex mill / turn work, with accountability for process planning, first-article quality, and producing parts to print in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for translating drawings into reliable machining processes, setting up advanced equipment, and supporting both conventional CNC and hybrid additive-manufacturing work.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

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About You

To qualify, you will have 5+ years of experience in a CNC machining environment focused on mill / turn work, with hands-on responsibility for setup, prove-out, and machining of complex parts. Strong fundamentals in G-code and M-code, a working understanding of manual machining principles, and the ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings with a solid grasp of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards will be essential.

Formal trade certification is not required. A Journeyperson Machinist ticket or Interprovincial Red Seal will be considered an asset, but equivalent hands-on experience in technically demanding or regulated machining environments is equally valued.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued :

As our ideal candidate, you bring sound judgement, patience, and a steady approach to problem-solving on the shop floor. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly with engineers and programmers, and are comfortable contributing ideas in an environment where processes are still being built.

This is a senior, hands-on machining opportunity for someone who values variety, responsibility, and long-term stability while helping Next Level Advanced Manufacturing move into new materials, certifications, and regulated markets. Whether you are drawn to work that changes from job to job, involving complex parts, new materials, and careful planning, or you are a seasoned machinist who has put in the long hours and off-shifts and is now looking for a day-shift position where your experience and decision-making are genuinely trusted, this role offers a balance of challenge, ownership, and stability.

About the Benefits

In return for your skills and experience, you will receive a competitive wage of $40.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience. Additional benefits include :

If you are ready to advance your career with stability, growth, and the chance to be part of a team where your work is trusted and your judgment matters, take it to the Next Level and apply today!

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