About the job
Waycon Manufacturing is led by a group of experienced engineers and trades people equipped with extensive tooling and equipment.
We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Hand Machinist to join our team. In this role you’ll require extensive background in CNC machining, planning and leadership. This is a hands-on role, and your duties include day-today coordination and oversight of machinist and apprentices ensuring the team have what they need to perform high-speed machining operations safely and to quality standards.
Skills
- CNC Programming and machining
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Excellent coordination and multitasking
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Hold high quality and safety standards in workmanship
Job Duties
- Oversees all day-to-day operational, QC and support activities.
- Train, develop and supervise the work of employees
- Program, set up and operate CNC machinery
- Design and build tooling, jigs, and fixtures
- Oversee ordering and tooling conditions, machines, and workstations
- Standardize programs and repeatable processes
- Answer technical questions and provide solutions
- Follow safe work procedures, and report incidents and potential hazards
- Continuous improvement by implementing and/or supporting new ideas
- Assist in quotations
- Liaise and work with vendors
- Working cross functionality with other departments to formulate objectives and understand requirements
Job Qualifications
- Red Seal Machinist
- 20+ years of professional experience running mills, lathes or horizontal
- Self-motivated and ability to work effectively in team environment
- 20+ years of professional experience reading G-code and programming machines
Employment Type
This postion is offered for a full-time basis.
Salary
Based on experience.
We offer an excellent total compensation package, including health benefits. We look forward to
reviewing your application.
Why Work at Waycon?
Waycon offers a variety of work within our team. Our manufacturing facility is loaded with extensive tooling and machinery to work on a variety of projects.
Waycon offers a comprehensive benefit package including extended medical including vision, dental, prescription benefits, long term disability and life insurance.
Our machining department is loaded with extensive cnc machinery and tools to take on interesting jobs. The CNC machinists at our company have the opportunity to develop their technical skills and work on projects for an array of industries. As these professionals build up their experience, they can enjoy cross training and career growth within the company.
We also offer competitive wages and insurance for our team members.