Machinist/Assembler

Job summary

Assemble machines and equipment, build and modify tooling and fixtures, and operate tool-room equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and saws. Troubleshoot tooling issues, support machinery commissioning and continuous improvement, follow safety procedures, and help maintain spare-parts inventory.

Job details

We are seeking a Machinist/Assembler to join our dynamic team in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment at our Strathroy location. Autotube is a Tier 1 fluid transfer component manufacturing company, trusted by the automotive industry for almost 50 years. Hiring for Day Shift (Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm), No Rotating Shifts! Qualifications Hands-on experience working with a CNC Mill and Lathe. Able to read and interpret technical drawings. Familiar with precision measurement and machining practices (Calipers, micrometers, etc) Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude. Responsibilities Assemble machines and equipment according to blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings Build new tooling or fixtures from blueprints, CAD files, or verbal instructions. Operate tool room equipment: mills, lathes, surface grinders, saws, etc. Troubleshoot tooling failures and perform corrective actions to minimize downtime. Participate in machinery commissioning, debugging, and adjustments. Modify existing tooling to support engineering changes or quality improvements. Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production departments to support continuous improvement. Follow and promote all safety policies and procedures. Assist in maintaining inventory of critical tool components and spare parts.

What you’ll do

Assemble machines and equipment, build and modify tooling and fixtures, and operate tool-room equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and saws. Troubleshoot tooling issues, support machinery commissioning and continuous improvement, follow safety procedures, and help maintain spare-parts inventory.

Requirements

Candidates need hands-on experience with CNC mills and lathes and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Familiarity with precision measurement and machining practices, along with strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude, is required.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• CNC Mill Operation
• Lathe Operation
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• Precision Measurement
• Machining
• Machine Assembly
• Tooling and Fixture Fabrication
• Blueprint and CAD File Interpretation
• Surface Grinding
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Problem-Solving
• Machinery Commissioning
• Tooling Modification
• Continuous Improvement
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering