Manufacturing Technician

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize processes, document machine setting and program changes, and improve throughput.
• Perform preventive maintenance and TPM activities and troubleshoot and repair equipment to reduce downtime.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot fixtures and tooling for CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, and grinding machines.
• Support special-purpose equipment, including induction heat-treatment cells, grinders, deburring machines, washers, and automated nondestructive testing cells.
• Troubleshoot Fanuc, Motoman, and KUKA robotics; program, operate, and troubleshoot Fanuc, Siemens, and Okuma CNC controls.
• Support Shimada and EMAG lathes and SW machining centers.
• Optimize tooling, labor, materials, and energy use; recommend solutions for nonstandard operating conditions.
• Verify safety controls, quality and efficiency targets, and product conformity using blueprints, GD&T, measurements, and CMM reports.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods, maintain equipment documentation, and participate in continuous improvement.
• Train and provide technical guidance to team members and comply with applicable quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or equivalent education and experience.
• A postsecondary CNC programming certificate or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
• Five to seven years of high-speed automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Advanced experience programming and operating CNC machines using Fanuc, Okuma, and Siemens controls.
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Motoman, and KUKA robotics, including programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with CNC lathes, vertical machining centers, grinding machines, and automated production equipment.
• Blueprint reading, GD&T, precision measurement, part inspection, and CMM report interpretation skills.
• Understanding of automotive quality systems and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, communication, integrity, dependability, and results-oriented skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime and to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment with limited climate control.

Schedule

• Rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Compensation

• Salary range: $58,000–$65,000 annually.

Workplace

• Onsite in Ancaster, Ontario.

Benefits

• The employer describes competitive pay and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace.