Manual Machinist
The Manual Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating various manual machines to construct or repair metal parts based on blueprints and technical drawings. They must maintain quality standards, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure a clean and safe work environment.
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- Mississauga, ON
- Posted Aug 24, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Manual Machinist As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for the set-up and operation of manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, air-hydraulic presses, grinders, saws and other machines to construct or repair metal parts, tools and machines. Location: Mississauga, ON Salary: $39.24/hr Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan [https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx] I Inclusive & Supportive Culture [https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/] Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package, RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays. Your Challenge: * Manufacture and inspects detailed parts and tools from blueprints, sketches, drawings and verbal instructions using a variety of machining tools and equipment (mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, jig bores and other machining equipment) and using mathematical and geometrical calculations. * Utilizes knowledge of working properties of aluminum and alloy steels. * Works to required tolerances and is responsible for quality of work produced. Maintain acceptable quality and efficiency level. * Responsible to notify supervisor of tooling requirements. * Follows preventative maintenance procedures. * May be required to as sit in machine repair. * Keeps machine and work area clean and orderly. * Remains aware and follows all health and safety practices. Works in a safe fashion and reports any concerns to supervisor. What You Bring: * High school education plus 2 years technical training * Requires over 5 years of experience operating manual lathe * Ability to understand and solve technical problems * Requires the understanding and ability to program graphical machine interfaces * Strong oral and written communication skills Who We Are Our Values [https://www.curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/core-values/default.aspx] Environmental, Social and Governance [https://curtisswright.com/company/sustainability/default.aspx] Curtiss-Wright's Indal Technologies specializes in helicopter securing and traversing systems, marine hangar doors, sonar handling systems, towed line array handling systems, sonar domes, towed bodies and fairings, and aviation support systems including horizon reference, pilot cues, and helicopter tie-down fittings for the world's navies. #LI-SS1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team [[email protected]] and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. [[email protected]] For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster] If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition [[email protected]] and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
What you’ll do
The Manual Machinist is responsible for setting up and operating various manual machines to construct or repair metal parts based on blueprints and technical drawings. They must maintain quality standards, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure a clean and safe work environment.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school education plus at least two years of technical training. A minimum of five years of experience operating a manual lathe is required, along with strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits
• RRSP with Employer Match • Health and Wellness Benefits • Learning and Development Opportunities • Competitive Pay • Referral Program • Recognition • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays
Other relevant skills
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- Manual Lathe
- Milling Machines
- Drill Presses
- Grinders
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Problem Solving
- Graphical Machine Interfaces
- Mathematical Calculations
- Geometrical Calculations
- Metal Machining
- Preventative Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Communication Skills
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Business Success
- Export Control
- Hydraulic Presses
- Lathes
- Blueprinting
- Communication
- Drill Press
- Grinding Machine
- Machining
- Mathematics
- Mills
- Purchasing
- Sawing
- Submittals (Construction)
- Technical Training
- Tooling
- Aluminum
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Manual Machinist
- Machinist
- Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
- Machinists
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
