Job Description

As our growth continues, we are looking to hire an experienced SENIOR MACHINIST - AFTERNOON SHIFT.
Located in Barrie, Ontario, PRODOMAX AUTOMATION LTD. is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex automation with a blue-chip customer base since 1971. Operating from two facilities totaling 200,000 square feet with 200+ employees; we are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
JENOPTIK, our parent company, is an integrated photonics company that employs approximately 4,000 people with representatives in over 80 countries, and operates in three photonic-based divisions: Light and Optics, Light and Production and Light and Safety.
Job Summary:
The Senior Machinist - Afternoon Shift will be responsible for manufacturing components in a machine shop environment and will report directly to the Machine Shop Lead.
The hours for the afternoon shift are 3:30 pm to 2:00 am, Monday to Thursday.
Shift premium will apply.
Job Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings and determine work and/or repair procedures
• Set up and operate to prescribe tolerances on lathes, mills, surface grinders, and saws
• Select mechanical measuring, checking and layout tools and devices
• Execute measuring, checking and layout operations
• Perform metal removing operations using hand and power cutting tools
• Fit and assemble parts and sub-assemblies to build special-purpose machinery
• Some heavy lifting - up to 50 lbs. Bending twisting and ladder climbing are required.
• Mentor and lead Apprentices, Junior, and Intermediate Machinists

Qualifications, skills and abilities

• English language

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of an apprenticeship program for Machinist and holds a General Machinist 429A Certificate of Qualification
• Minimum 5+ years direct working experience
• The ability to Set up, program and operate ACU-RITE NC knee milling machines is an asset.
• HAAS CNC set up and operation is an asset.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, disciplined approach to work.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Excellent conflict resolutions skills.
• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options.
• High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work regular and/or continental shift (when required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Bending, twisting and ladder climbing are required.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to travel.

Our Benefits:

• Safe, professional work environment
• Women\'s Network and Inclusion and Diversity Committee
• Employee training, development, tuition and professional fee reimbursements
• Competitive salary and profit-sharing plan
• Accrual of vacation pay during parental leave
• Partial tuition reimbursement for employees\' children
• Comprehensive Group Health & Dental Benefit Plan for single employees and those with families. Complimented by an Employee assistance and wellness program
• Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan up to 5%
• Subsidized onsite cafeteria
• Annual performance review
• Casual business dress
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $3,000 if you recommend an approved permanent hire - family & friends included
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards

About Prodomax
Our employees love arts and crafts, are mountain bikers, gardeners, travel enthusiasts, skiers, golfers, runners, bakers and chefs, dancers, video game heroes, music lovers and musicians, community volunteers, hikers, automobile enthusiasts, fitness enthusiasts, sportspeople, TV & potato chip experts.
We are a diverse and inclusive work culture - everyone is welcome!
Prodomax Automation Ltd. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive worklplace an we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin,color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disabilitx.
We are commited to meeting the requirements of AODA. Acommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific acommodations because of a disability or medical need. please advice your Human Resources contact when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.
Have we made you interested in this position?
If so, we look forward to receiving your online application.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.