Machinist

Job summary

The Machinist is responsible for producing precision components for food equipment using lathes, milling machines, and grinders. This includes reading blueprints, inspecting parts for quality conformance, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Job details

As a Machinist, you’ll help build precision components that support reliable food equipment manufacturing at Unifiller, a Coperion brand – part of Hillenbrand, in Richmond, BC. We design and manufacture depositing and portioning equipment used by food producers around the world. You’ll contribute to product quality, operational consistency, and long-term manufacturing performance through accurate machining and disciplined execution. Your work will support safe production, dependable equipment, and continuous improvement across the shop. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Select tools, machines, and materials based on drawings, specifications, and production requirements to support safe, accurate setup Machine parts to required dimensions using lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other shop equipment to meet print and tolerance standards Inspect completed components with precision measuring instruments to verify conformance, identify defects, and maintain product quality Read blueprints, engineering drawings, and bills of materials to determine machining methods, fabrication steps, and work sequence Follow fabrication and welding-related requirements from drawings and specifications to support complete, accurate manufacturing output Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by using required protective equipment and standard procedures to support efficient operations Support team performance by sharing knowledge, assisting with training when needed, and completing additional assigned work with care and accountability TEAM: You’ll work closely with production teammates who rely on clear communication, mutual respect, and consistent follow-through. You’ll contribute to an inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued, and where your work supports Unifiller’s success and Hillenbrand’s broader performance goals. THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED: Hands-on machining experience in a manufacturing environment using equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, or similar shop tools Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, bills of materials, and specifications to complete work accurately Experience using precision measuring tools, such as micrometers and related instruments, to verify dimensions and tolerances Practical mechanical aptitude and sound problem-solving skills to address machining and fabrication issues in daily work Ability to work safely, follow standard procedures, and maintain quality expectations in a production setting Ability to manage time, stay organized, and handle multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively both independently and with teammates from varied backgrounds Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical tasks required in a shop environment The hourly pay range is $36 - $40. Exact compensation will be based on experience, education, and other job-related factors. If you’re interested in joining the team, submit an application to be considered. Who we are: Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

What you’ll do

The Machinist is responsible for producing precision components for food equipment using lathes, milling machines, and grinders. This includes reading blueprints, inspecting parts for quality conformance, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have hands-on machining experience in a manufacturing setting and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Proficiency with precision measuring tools and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• precision · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Clear Communication · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Machining
• Lathes
• Milling Machines
• Grinders
• Blueprint Reading
• Precision Measuring
• Micrometers
• Fabrication
• Welding
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Technical Communication
• Bill Of Materials
• Accountability
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Lifting Ability
• Follow Through
• Blueprinting
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Engineering Drawings
• Grinding Machine
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Micrometer
• Operations
• Pharmaceuticals
• Plastic Materials
• Team Performance Management
• Engineering Tolerance
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Machinist
• Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
• Machinists