Hiring Company: PCL Graphics
Recruiting Company: HRCovered Inc
Location: Markham, Ontario
Compensation: $25 per hour + health benefits
Type: Full time, In-house, Day and Afternoon shift positions.
Day Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Company Description:
At PCL Graphics, we're more than a print shop—we're a team of problem-solvers. Since 1983, we've partnered with some of North America's leading retail, architectural, and signage brands to deliver custom large-format print and fabrication solutions. As a growing family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We don't micromanage—we empower our employees with the training, trust, and support they need to succeed. Every project is unique, creating an environment where you'll continue to learn, grow, and make an impact.
Role Description:
As a Production Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for operating a variety of cutting and fabrication equipment, including CNC routers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutting machines, to produce high-quality custom products. You'll set up machines, load materials, interpret work orders, monitor production, and ensure every job meets our quality standards.
Working closely with your Team Lead and Production Manager, you'll help keep production running efficiently by inspecting finished products, performing basic machine maintenance, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and safely moving work through the production process. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to different machines and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll become part of our Cutting & Fabrication team, operating a variety of production equipment including:
- CNC Routers
- Laser Cutters
- Summa Vinyl Cutters
This is not a repetitive, one-machine role. As production changes throughout the day, you'll move between different equipment and materials while producing custom work for our customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Reading and interpreting production work orders and job specifications
- Setting up machines and loading various materials and substrates
- Operating CNC, laser and vinyl cutting equipment safely and efficiently
- Inspecting finished products to ensure accuracy and quality
- Moving completed work to the next production stage
- Keeping your work area clean, organized and safe
- Troubleshooting minor machine or production issues
- Working closely with your Team Lead and Production Manager to keep jobs moving on schedule.
Who We're Looking For:
We're looking for people who enjoy working with machines and take pride in producing quality work.
You could be a great fit if you have experience as a:
- CNC Machine Operator
- CNC Router Operator
- Cutting Machine Operator
- Production Machine Operator
- Fabrication Operator
- Manufacturing Machine Operator
- Sign Shop or Print Shop Operator
- Woodworking or Cabinet Manufacturing Operator
- Metal Fabrication Machine Operator
Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in CNC Machine Operation and general Machinery handling in a production environment.
- Experience with Machining processes, including setup, tooling adjustments, and equipment calibration.
- Knowledge of Milling operations and related techniques for precision manufacturing.
- Background in Quality Control, including inspection of parts, measurement tools, and adherence to specifications.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and production documentation.
- Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety and consistent productivity.
- Prior experience in graphics, signage, or manufacturing environments is an asset.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in machining or CNC operation is preferred.
Experience operating CNC equipment is a strong asset, but we're also open to mechanically inclined individuals who are eager to learn. What matters most is your attitude.
You'll succeed here if you are:
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable learning new equipment
- Detail-oriented and committed to producing accurate work
- Able to work independently without constant supervision
- Reliable and punctual
- A positive team player who enjoys helping others succeed
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Someone who thinks through problems instead of waiting for someone else to solve them
Apply Today:
If you're looking for a stable manufacturing career where you'll continue learning, work with modern equipment, and be part of a company that values initiative and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you've operated CNC machinery in cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, metal fabrication, sign production, or another manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you live within 1 hour commute to Markham Ontario?
- Have you ever worked on a CNC machine before?
Work Location: In person
