Junior CNC Machinist

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Role Details

Location: Toronto, Canada

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: CAD $60,000–$80,000

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Fully in-office, on the factory floor

Work Schedule: 9-6-5; availability for assigned day, night, and weekend shifts

Experience: 1–3 years; trade-school graduates and suitable career changers considered

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Company

An early-stage Toronto-based manufacturing and technology company producing advanced components for applications across aerospace, robotics, and medical devices. The company combines physical manufacturing with internally developed software and engineering tools to improve production operations.

About the Role

The company is hiring Junior CNC Machinists to support its growing manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity for early-career candidates or career changers with mechanical aptitude who want to develop their machining skills through hands-on training.

You’ll initially focus on mastering specific CNC operations before progressing to more complex tasks and independent part production. The role involves working on the factory floor, maintaining production quality and pace, and helping meet a four-day turnaround expectation.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines and complete assigned machining tasks.
• Interpret 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings.
• Master assigned machining operations before progressing to more complex work.
• Develop the skills required to produce finished parts independently.
• Maintain quality standards and production pace.
• Provide practical feedback to engineers developing software for the factory floor.
• Work assigned daytime, nighttime, or weekend shifts as required.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant experience, or a machining/trade-school background with strong practical skills.
• Basic machining knowledge or clear mechanical aptitude and ability to learn CNC operations.
• Ability or willingness to learn how to read 3D models and 2D technical drawings.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and comfort working with machinery and tools.
• Coachable, reliable, and willing to master repetitive operations through focused practice.
• Comfortable with physically demanding shop-floor work.
• Able to maintain consistent quality and pace in a production environment.
• Available to work fully in person in Toronto and commute reliably.
• Flexible to work assigned day, night, or weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Mental health coverage

Interview Process

• Initial screen
• Technical interview
• Part-time work trial
• Offer