CNC Operator Setup Programmer – Night Shift

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Located in Hamilton, ON

Salary: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Direct Hire Opportunity – Sunday to Thursday 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Hamilton Express Employment Professionals has proudly served the Hamilton area for over 28 years, connecting skilled tradespeople with leading employers across a variety of industries.

Our client is a well-established local manufacturer with over 40 years of experience, specializing in precision components. This is not a job shop! They are currently hiring CNC Operators and Setup/Programmers for the night shift.

This is a hands-on role where you will operate CNC lathes, program setups, and ensure high-quality production in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Study and interpret mechanical drawings and use precision measuring instruments to machine components
• Operate Mazak and Miyano CNC lathes, including loading bar stock and unloading finished parts safely
• Make routine tooling adjustments and changes
• Inspect machined components visually and dimensionally according to quality standards
• Generate and modify speeds and feeds as required
• Respond to program alarms and notify supervisors as needed
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance
• Maintain material, tooling, and fixtures at your workstation
• Clean chips, tools, machines, and work areas to maintain a safe, orderly environment
• Identify and report any machining or part discrepancies
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Follow all safety and housekeeping standards

Are You Qualified?

• Mazak and Miyano lathe experience is a MUST
• CNC lathe machining experience required
• Previous night shift experience required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• 3+ years of CNC lathe and/or mill experience
• Knowledge of metal properties, cutting tools, gauges, micrometers, calipers, and plug gauges
• Basic shop math skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, and repetitive movements
• Moving equipment and materials
• Working in a loud, fast-paced environment
• Standing for long periods

Why This Job is a Great Opportunity

• Straight night shift (Sunday – Thursday)
• Work with high-end CNC machinery in a precision manufacturing environment
• Be part of a stable company with over 40 years of experience
• Hands-on role with opportunities to grow your skills
• Safe, clean, and organized plant environment

This posting represents a current vacancy with our client.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled screening tools that review applications based on keywords and minimum qualifications. Final hiring decisions are always made by a human recruite

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