(Location: Calgary, AB) Aaron Machine Shop is a well-established, independent job shop in Calgary, known for quality work, technical variety, and trusting skilled machinists to do what they do best. We’re looking for a Journeyman CNC Machinist, experienced CNC Operator, or motivated 3rd or 4th year Apprentice with applicable experience. Whether you’re fully ticketed or developing your skills, we value people who think critically, take ownership of their work, and want to build a long-term career.
Why Machinists Choose Aaron Machine Shop
- Trust and autonomy: Skilled machinists are trusted to make day-to-day decisions and influence how work gets done.
- Career development: Opportunities to expand skills, work on more complex jobs, and grow into greater responsibility.
- True job shop variety: Work across multiple industries, materials, and component designs — no repetitive production runs.
- Respectful, stable environment: A professional, close-knit team with a family-style culture.
- Well-equipped shop: Modern CNC equipment supported by efficient CAD/CAM workflows.
The Work You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality parts while balancing efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and/or mills (Mazak and Haas)
- Review drawings and job requirements to determine efficient machining approaches
- Work with the foreman or manager to prioritize and plan jobs
- Perform in-process and final quality inspections
- Operate supporting equipment such as grinders, saws, deburring tools, heat-treating oven, cranes, forklift, and pallet jack
- Handle materials and maintain a clean, organized workspace
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
Equipment & Technology
- CNC Machines: Mazak & Haas (mills and lathes)
- Controls: Mazatrol experience considered an asset
- CAD/CAM: SolidWorks & Mastercam
What We’re Looking For
- Journeyman Machinist or experienced 3rd or 4th year Apprentice
- Experience operating CNC machines (mills and/or lathes)
- Milling experience is an asset
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Strong attention to quality, safety, and detail
- Comfortable in a job-shop environment with changing priorities
Please note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- CNC milling machine: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- English fluently. (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
