Machinist
London, ON
Full time
End Date: May 31, 2025
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Unifin International, a Wabtec Company in London, Ontario, was originally founded in the 1920’s. We are an electric equipment cooling company, focused on the power generation and transmission markets. Our primary business is within North America, but we reach worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plants to growing renewable energy power grids.
Who will you be working with?
As a member of the team at Unifin International, you will be working with two other machinists in our Machine Shop Department. You will report to the Production Supervisor and work within a group of 31 unionized employees.
How will you make a difference?
We are looking for a machinist who has the knowledge and confidence to improve our machine shop with today’s tooling technology and efficiencies. Our machine shop consists of two (2) Haas Vertical CNC’s, one (1) Quickmill Vertical CNC, two (2) large radial arm drills and one (1) new conventional lathe. Unifin manufactures a specially-designed product that requires special machining knowledge.
What do we want to know about you?
- Able to work as an individual or with other departments to meet customer demands and expectations;
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a fast-paced machine shop environment running CNC and conventional machines;
- Possess strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of machining principles;
- Proficient in reading job drawings and interpreting engineering specifications;
- Experience with operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment;
- Master Cam is a plus.
What will your typical day look like?
- Always thinking of safety first;
- Program G-Code using Master Cam;
- Set up and manually program CNC vertical mills;
- Set up and operate conventional lathe;
- Set up and operate 6-foot radial arm drill;
- Develop, determine correct jigs and fixtures for various parts to be machined;
- Review production schedule and manage time according to workload and machine capacity;
- Review job drawings to ensure tooling and fixturing is available;
- Work with tooling suppliers to determine the best tooling technology needed for Unifin’s machining processes;
- Monitor the speeds and feeds of machines during the machining process;
- Read drawings, calculate dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to meet Unifin’s Quality standards;
- Lift parts with jib cranes and overhead cranes;
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with machines or tools as needed;
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
What about the physical demands of the job?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and or move up to 50 bs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
Safety glasses, steel-toed safety shoes and hearing protection must be worn for the entirety of the shift.
Benefits of Working at Unifin International
Wages: First six months – probation - $29.17 + $1.91 COLA* = $31.08
After probation – full rate - $32.41 + $1.91 COLA* = $34.32
COLA* - adjusted quarterly
Day shift – 40-hour work week; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Annual vacation; company-paid holidays;
Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability coverage, Group RRSP/DPSP
Safety boot and prescription-safety-glasses allowance;
On-site parking, on bus route.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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