Machinist on Days

As a CNC Machinist / Boring Mill Operator, you will produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment, tooling, and supplies. 

Day shift: 5 x 8 hours shift, Monday to Friday   

Interested in joining the dynamic Tigercat Team? Learn more about our role below! 
 
Tigercat Industries is a proud, privately owned Canadian company since 1992. We specialize in the design and manufacture of premium quality forestry and off-road industrial equipment. Our valued employees are the roots of our success! We have multiple locations in Southwestern Ontario, and approximately 2000+ employees. 
 
Having training and experience are key, but at Tigercat Industries, we believe that it’s what you DO with what you have that counts. Our people are empowered to put their training, experience, and expertise into action. 
 
View our product line-up here and check out our machines in action on Tigercat TV!  

Job Description - Including but not limited to: 

• Program, setup and operate CNC horizontal and/or vertical boring mills  
• Machine individual steel weldments - drilling and tapping holes and milling of parts  
• Load part onto machine table using overhead crane, choosing appropriate lifting tackle  
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials  
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process  
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers or Vernier calipers  
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools, boring machines  
• Measure, examine or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers  
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition  
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings or engineering information to determine methods of sequence of operations needed to fabricate products.  
• Check work pieces to ensure they are properly lubricated or cooled 

Skills and Experience:  

• 5 years of CNC machinist experience  
• Conversational programming experience  
• Experience correcting G Codes  
• Ability to complete set-up and programming  
• Good working knowledge of tools, blueprints, and drawings  
• Strong work ethic; punctual and reliable  
• Physically able to perform task demands  
• Good level of manual dexterity and hand / eye coordination  
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively and efficiently  
• Knowledge of production processes and quality standards  
• Positive attitude through effective and friendly communication 

What We Can Offer You:  

• Progressive health and safety program  
• Interesting and challenging work and projects  
• Opportunity to see and be involved with our products from start to finish  
• Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing  
• RRSP Matching Program  
• Skills development and training reimbursement  
• Family oriented (BBQ’s, picnics as well as social and sporting events)  
• Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)  

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  

We thank you for your application!  

Tigercat Industries strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.