journeyman/woman machinist

*Who We Are*

Kostklip® Manufacturing Ltd. (a part of HL Display), is an innovative, customer-focused manufacturer of shelf-edge marketing products. Since Kostklip® beginnings in 1969 we have grown to be one of North America's leading designers and manufacturers of shelf-edge labeling products.

Our manufacturing plant is based in Port Coquitlam and houses our plastic extrusion and conversion facilities, which are supported by a machine shop specializing in innovative tool & die design as well as custom equipment development for its own manufacturing.

You can learn more about us by visiting our website: www.kostklip.com

*About the Opportunity*

Do you enjoy working with your hands while finding solutions to challenges that often arise with the manufacturing of plastic profiles? Kostklip® is seeking a self-motivated and innovative journeyman machinist who wants to be part of a growing custom tool & die manufacturing department. You would be joining an experienced team of journeyman machinists & die designers during the day shift from 7:00am ? 3:30pm, where you would be involved in the manufacturing of high precision tools & dies. This position is a great fit for an individual with a high attention to detail, who takes pride in their work, and is interested in developing their design skills along with their existing machining skills.

*Responsibilities include:*

Responsibilities include but are not limited to running a CNC mill, wire EDM, manual lathe and mill, precision grinder, along with other common machine shop tools.

• Create programs, set up and operate CNC Milling and Wire EDM machines (training provided).
• Interpret and understand drawings and other furnished specifications.
• Inspect parts to ensure conformance to specification and drawing tolerances.
• Work with a sense of urgency and prioritise tasks with little supervision.
• Collaborate with other team members to solve technical issues and maintain production schedule.
• Safely moving parts and materials with the use of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Comply with company safety and work policies.

*Candidate Qualifications and Skills:*

• Journeyman machinist from an accredited academic program, _OR_ equivalent work experience in a tool & die manufacturing setting.
• CNC experience including creating and editing your own programs.
• Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks or similar would be a major asset.
• Set up and operating a wire EDM would be a major asset, but training provided for those with no experience.
• Experience with creating prototypes, jigs, and fixtures would be an asset.
• Able to operate all common manual machining equipment.
• Able to work on your feet for several hours and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Competence with all common machine shop ancillary equipment such as pedestal grinders, drill presses, belt sanders, etc.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills a must.

*Schedule:*

• 8 hour shift, 7:00am ? 3:30pm
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime available

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person