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Job Title: CNC Operator

Job Description

The CNC Operator sets up, operates, and maintains CNC machinery to produce high-quality metal components that meet precise project specifications and industry standards. This role focuses on custom work for a variety of applications, often including trailers and cabs, in a dynamic fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and work instructions to determine machining requirements and production sequences.
• Set up CNC equipment, including plasma tables, lasers, press brakes, lathes, and mills, ensuring correct tooling, fixtures, and machine parameters.
• Load and unload raw materials and workpieces, ensuring proper alignment, secure positioning, and safe handling at all times.
• Operate CNC machinery to cut, form, and machine metal components according to specifications, maintaining consistent quality and accuracy.
• Monitor machine operations continuously and make necessary adjustments to feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain dimensional tolerances.
• Perform routine inspections of parts using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify compliance with drawings.
• Document measurements and production results as required, and communicate any deviations or quality concerns promptly.
• Conduct basic machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, tool changes, and minor adjustments to keep equipment in optimal condition.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate major malfunctions or recurring problems to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following company safety policies and best practices for shop environments.
• Collaborate closely with welders, fabricators, and engineers to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and ensure project goals are met.
• Support custom project work by adapting to non-repetitive tasks, unique setups, and one-off or small-batch production runs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of CNC operation experience, including plasma table, laser, or press brake.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
• Hands-on experience with CNC laser operation and programming.
• Experience operating CNC plasma tables in a metal fabrication environment.
• Experience operating press brakes, including setup and adjustment for custom work.
• Competence in using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges for precise inspection.
• Practical experience with lathes, mills, and general machining operations.
• Metal fabrication and machine operation within a shop environment.
• Ability to perform CNC machine setup, including tooling selection and fixture placement.
• Comfort working on custom projects rather than repetitive production tasks.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a busy custom shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a custom fabrication shop, handling unique and varied projects.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with welders, fabricators, and engineers.
• Comfort working in an environment where cats are present in office and lunch areas.
• Willingness to work both day and afternoon shifts as required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-run operation that offers a welcoming, shop-like culture and a strong sense of teamwork. The organization supports employees with company events that build camaraderie and a positive workplace atmosphere. Comprehensive benefits, including dental care, life insurance, vision care, and RRSP matching, demonstrate a commitment to long-term employee well-being and financial security. You will work on diverse custom projects, providing variety, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow your skills in a modern fabrication environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a custom shop environment located approximately 25 minutes south of Calgary. The facility has recently expanded, adding a new extension to house a plasma cutter and other new machinery, creating a modern and well-equipped workspace. The shop operates with a strong hands-on, fabrication-focused atmosphere, where collaboration between CNC operators, welders, fabricators, and engineers is part of daily work. The initial shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and after about one month the position transitions to an afternoon shift from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday. A few cats roam the front office and lunch area, so the environment is best suited for individuals who are comfortable working around animals. Attire is typical for a fabrication shop, emphasizing safety and practicality while working around CNC equipment and metal fabrication processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aldersyde, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aldersyde,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

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.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

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

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.