Manual Machinist / CNC Plasma Operator

at  CIMCO

COMPANY PROFILE

CIMCO specializes in the engineering, design, manufacture, installation and service of complex thermal building solutions for industrial, process cooling and recreational refrigeration and mechanical systems. For more than 100 years, CIMCO’s leadership and unparalleled research, development and manufacturing programs has put us at the forefront of industry advancements and technological breakthroughs. Our professional engineers, technicians and designers apply innovative state-of-the-art equipment and refrigerants to develop systems that meet even the most complex thermal challenges.
We offer our employees excellent compensation, medical and dental benefit programs, retirement savings options, career development opportunities, mentoring and continuing education.

POSITION SUMMARY

CIMCO Refrigeration is looking for a Manual Lathe Machinist to work within our Manufacturing Division. We are a high mix / low volume custom job shop that fabricates a wide range of products including ASME Code pressure vessels, skid mounted pre-piped packaged equipment assemblies, and electrical control panels. You will be responsible for operating a Manual Lathe, Manual Drill Presses, Manual End Mill, and an automated CNC Plasma Cutter.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience as a machinist
• Strong knowledge of machining parameters and limits
• Knowledge of tooling and latest technology
• Comfortable operating computers and running software
• Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work alone or in a collaborative team environment and accept responsibility for work performed
• Strong time management skills
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Able to deal with conflicts and meet deadlines
• This position requires that you join a Union
• A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word software
• The ideal candidate will be a hands-on mechanically inclined individual able to use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems
• Able to read and understand technical documents
• A candidate with knowledge of Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing principles and processes will be favored

• Produce a wide variety of machined parts manually in accordance with engineering drawings while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Plans work day by reviewing orders, published schedules, drawings, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, dimensions and tolerances
• Ensure correct tooling is available well in advance of starting any job
• Operating manual lathe by installing and adjusting three and four jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops
• Operating manual drill presses, end mill
• Programming, setting up and operating computerized numerical controlled (CNC) Plasma Cutter
• Verifying product correctness using manual measurement devices such as calipers, verniers, gauges
• Maintain existing equipment (preventative maintenance) as per manufacturer’s recommendations and supplies
• Contact equipment and tooling suppliers directly as required
• Maintains records
• Confirm promised delivery dates back to internal customers promptly after receipt of order
• Update and monitor progress within the machine shop and communicate to other departments
• Attend twice-weekly Contact Meetings with personnel representing the following groups: shop floor, engineering, quality control, and purchasing
• Update production schedules as they pertain to machine shop
• Maintain stock of inventory parts
• Repair shop mechanical equipment as needed
• Work in other departments as required based upon work load