Posted 5 days ago
CNC (computer numerical control) lathe operator - metal machining
@ Progressive Machining Inc
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
Progressive Machining Inc is hiring a full-time CNC lathe operator for metal machining at a custom machine shop. The work involves setting up and running machines for repetitive turning, milling, boring and drilling, checking part dimensions with precise measuring tools, and routine equipment maintenance. The posting requires 5 or more years of experience, an other trades certificate or equivalent experience, and on-site work with no remote option.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and set up machines for repetitive machining operations
- Verify part dimensions with micrometers and calipers
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
- Enter speed, feed and cut codes for CNC machine tools
- Clean and maintain work space
Requirements summary:
- 5 years or more of experience
- Other trades certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience
- Machinist or tool and die maker trade certification
- Experience with engine lathes and CNC machines
- Excellent oral communication and reliability
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Machinist Trade Certification, Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Transit support, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Progressive Machining Inc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Custom machine shop
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Tasks
- Operate and set up machines to perform repetitive machining operations
- Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
- Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Clean and maintain work space
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Machinist Trade Certification
- Tool and Die Maker Trade Certification
Equipment and machinery experience
- Engine lathes
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
- Turning
- Milling
- Boring
- Drilling
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Ability to multitask
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
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