CNC Programmer / Machinist

5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist – Cell Leader (GibbsCAM / Mazak)

At a Glance

• Company: Mahler Machine
• Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $35 – $45+/hr (flexible above for the right candidate)
• Shift: Day Shift
• Overtime: Available
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior (3+ years)
• Work Authorization: Open to Canadian & U.S. candidates as well as other LIAM accepted countries (visa support available)

Why This Role Exists

This role exists due to rapid company growth and expansion. Mahler Machine has grown 25–30% year-over-year and is expanding its facility and machining capacity.

This position plays a key role in developing repeatable machining processes and supporting production for low-volume, high-mix parts, with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Program and set up 5-axis and horizontal milling operations
• Develop processes for new part numbers and transition them into repeat production
• Design fixturing and optimize setups for efficiency
• Build setup sheets, tooling plans, and maintain tooling databases
• Troubleshoot machining processes and improve cycle times
• Mentor and support a machinist/operator within your cell
• Collaborate with other machinists and production teams in a cell-based structure

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

• Machines: Mazak 5-Axis Mills, Horizontal Mills, Vertical Mills
• Controls: Mazatrol (helpful, not required)
• CAM Software: GibbsCAM (preferred), SolidWorks workflow
• Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, gauges (standard shop tools)

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Stainless Steel
  (other materials depending on job mix)

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years CNC programming and setup experience
• 5-axis machining/programming experience
• Ability to build repeatable processes and workflows
• Experience with tooling, setups, and fixturing
• Ability to read blueprints and work independently
• Strong communication and team mindset

Preferred (Not Required):

• Horizontal machining experience
• Experience with GibbsCAM
• Experience creating setup documentation and tooling databases
• Production machining background

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Mahler Machine because:

• Clean, organized, and growing shop environment
• Strong Mazak-based machining environment
• Opportunity to lead and build your own machining cell
• Real involvement in process development (not just running parts)
• Stable workload with continued company growth
• Team-oriented culture with strong communication

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $35 – $45+/hr (DOE, flexible higher for the right candidate)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Growth opportunities into leadership and expanded cell responsibility
• Immigration and relocation support (for U.S. candidates)

Schedule:

• Day Shift (hours to be confirmed)
• Overtime: Available

Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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