Machinist Helper
The Machinist Helper assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of various CNC and manual machine tools. They are also responsible for interpreting blueprints, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with company safety and quality standards.
- On-site
- Dowling
- Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Apply by Sep 1, 2027
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the Machinist Helper assists and learns from an experienced CNC Machinist. The Machinist Helper will learn to operate milling machines, lathes, grinders, sanders, and other various machining tools, as well as assist in the repair and maintenance of machining equipment according to company plans, blueprints and other diagrams. Responsibilities Assist with set up, operation and maintaining a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planning, drilling, precision grinding and other operations. Read and interpret blueprints/drawings Assist in the maintenance and repair of machining equipment Assist with detecting equipment malfunctions and adjust machines Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Comply with company ISO quality program and procedures, company policies and safety regulations. Assist with maintaining inspection records and completion of inspection reports. Maintain up to date knowledge of industry standards and practices. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Previous experience in welding and fabrication would be considered an asset Physical ability to lift 50 pounds Must be able to communicate effectively with others and be able to work in a team Ability to follow written instructions, standard operating procedures, and pre-defined guidelines to execute and perform the functions of the job. Demonstrate attention to detail skills. Must be able to work in a fast paced, shop production environment Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment would be considered an asset #IND
What you’ll do
The Machinist Helper assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of various CNC and manual machine tools. They are also responsible for interpreting blueprints, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with company safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the physical ability to lift 50 pounds. Previous experience in welding and fabrication, as well as familiarity with ISO 9001 environments, is considered an asset.
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Microsoft OfficePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- CNC Machining
- Milling
- Lathes
- Grinding
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Maintenance
- Precision Machining
- Microsoft Office
- ISO Quality Standards
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Inspection Reporting
- Safety Regulations
- Attention To Detail
- Teamwork
- Machine Tools
- Industry Standards
- Milling Machines
- Lifting Ability
- Planning
- ISO 9000 Series
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Drilling
- Development Environment
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Grinding Machine
- Machining
- Operations
- Sawing
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- Machinist Helper
- Machinist
- Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
- Machinists
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 1, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week