(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 experienced CNC Operators. 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
- experienced CNC Operator
- 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)
- CNC Lathe: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- English fluently. (preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
