Are you a skilled CNC Machinist who takes pride in the precision and quality of your work? Velocity Machining & Welding is growing, and we’re looking for three detail-oriented machinists to join our team.
In this role, you’ll work with advanced CNC equipment to manufacture high-quality products as a part of a skilled, experienced shop team. With a steady flow of work and a consistently expanding team, this is an opportunity for someone looking for reliable, long-term employment.
About the Role
As a CNC Machinist, you’ll be responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC machining equipment to manufacture, modify, and repair metal parts and components. This role plays a key part in ensuring production quality and efficiency while minimizing downtime through proper equipment care and proactive problem-solving.
Major Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC turning centres and CNC machining centres to produce products & parts to exact specifications
- Machine, modify, and repair metal products using a variety of specialized machining tools
- Monitor machining processes, adjusting feed rates and speeds to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Maintain quality control during the manufacturing process, and identify and correct issues proactively
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances with instruments such as micrometers, calipers and gauges
- Interpret and work from technical drawings that include GD&T
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines and tools to ensure optimal performance
- Follow all safety policies & procedures consistently
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience meeting the NOC 72100 requirements
- Demonstrated focus on producing quality work on time and with precision
- Strong English communication skills (Written & verbal)
- Highly proactive, organized, and able to work independently to achieve the assigned tasks
- Responsive, respectful, and capable of following directions to work within a team dynamic
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, including GD&T
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety standards
- Ability to comply with company policies and procedures
- Able to lift to 50 lbs unassisted
- Capable of standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods (3+ hours)
Why Work for Us
This role provides the right candidate with the opportunity to work with an amazing team of people dedicated to ensuring accuracy in the work we do and providing exceptional service to our customers. Our team members also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Paid time off, including paid sick days
- Access to our registered pension plan and RRSP plan
- Competitive wage, with room for growth in the role
- Cutting-edge, high-quality equipment
- Stable, permanent employment with an established & growing company
We have both day and night shifts available (7am - 4pm Monday to Friday, or 4pm - 2am Monday to Thursday). Please let us know which shift schedule you'd be open to in your application!
About Velocity Machining & Welding
Velocity Machining & Welding is a proudly locally owned company in Dartmouth, NS, since 2000 with a dedicated team of over 40 employees, many of whom have been with us for 15+ years. We are a full-service machine and fabrication shop that manufactures components from various materials for customers in many sectors of the economy, including ocean technology, power generation, defense, oil and gas, shipping and construction.
Our Values
We value loyalty, skill, and a positive work environment, and we invest in our people. When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job. You are building a stable, rewarding future with a company that cares about its people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.50-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Where are you located?
- How would you rate your English proficiency (written and spoken)? (Native/fluent, professional, beginner, or none)
- What type of CNC machines have you operated?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada, for any employer, for the next 18 months?
- The compensation for this role is between $30.50 - 37/hour, commensurate with experience. What are your compensation expectations?
- There are both day and night shift options available (7am - 4pm Monday to Friday, or 4pm - 2am Monday to Thursday). Which shift schedule are you open to working?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- CNC Machinist: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
