CNC Lead Hand
- Hamilton, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 4, 2026
- 1 position
$20–$22 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The CNC Lead Hand is responsible for setting up and adjusting CNC equipment to ensure high-quality part production. They also oversee machine startups, perform quality checks, and provide leadership support to the shift supervisor.
Job details
Orlick Industries is an automotive parts supplier producing aluminum components for many varieties of vehicles, with Honda being our largest customer. CNC Machine Operator Position Summary: A CNC Lead Hand is responsible for ensuring that CNC equipment and tooling is setup and adjusted properly, allowing the CNC machine operator to produce high quality parts. Why Join Orlick Industries? Benefits program including dental, vision care, prescription medication, and extended health care coverage Annual wage reviews and increases Tuition reimbursement program Pension contributions Cost coverage for safety work boots Employee events Job Duties & Responsibilities: Startup machines following required instructions. Perform safety checks as required by Orlick Work Instructions Compare production parts to blue prints / mechanical drawings Set up CNC machines as required by Supervisor. Correct machining deficiencies as required to meet quality standards. Adjust tooling (including insert replacements) as required by the process. Complete downtime logs, specific startup sheets and other required paperwork. Check and maintain and / or fill out work orders daily to ensure functionality of machines and equipment Submit sample parts to the QA lab and log them into the system as required, work with the Quality Control group to understand potential problems with the machining of parts and take corrective action Perform or assist with various product containments for non-conforming parts. Assist the CNC Shift Supervisor as required. In the absence of the shift supervisor, must assume responsibility for the shift Communicate and work effectively with work-team members and other members of the company. Skills & Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent work experience Minimum 2 years CNC machining experience Excellent verbal/written communication skills Strong machining skills Detail Oriented Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Able to read, interpret and understand blue prints and mechanical drawings Proven time management and organizational skills Solid Interpersonal skills Team player able to work well with others **This posting is for an existing vacancy** Orlick Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.
What you’ll do
The CNC Lead Hand is responsible for setting up and adjusting CNC equipment to ensure high-quality part production. They also oversee machine startups, perform quality checks, and provide leadership support to the shift supervisor.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of CNC machining experience. Strong technical skills in reading blueprints and mechanical drawings are required, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Benefits
• Dental care • Vision care • Prescription medication coverage • Extended health care coverage • Annual wage reviews • Tuition reimbursement program • Pension contributions • Safety work boots cost coverage • Employee events
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- blue print reading · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
- Quality Control · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- CNC machining
- Machine setup
- Blue print reading
- Mechanical drawing interpretation
- Tooling adjustment
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Documentation
- Machine maintenance
- CNC Machining
- Organizational Skills
- Mechanical Drawings
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
- Communication
- Optometry
- Interpersonal Communications
- Machining
- Medical Prescription
- Multitasking
- Safety Assurance
- Time Management
- Tooling
- Aluminum
- Quality Control
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Engineering
- CNC Lead
- CNC Operator
- Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
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