CNC Machinist

Winnipeg, MB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating machining equipment to produce precise parts according to blueprints and specifications. They also participate in continuous improvement processes and cross-train with team members to support production requirements.

Job details

CNC Machinist - SACS Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success. Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organization to help ensure flight and product efficiency. As a CNC Machinist, you will perform setup, calibration, maintenance and operation of machining equipment, to make complex precise cuts and machine to tight tolerances. Cross-trains in other complementary skills as needed to support production requirements. Shift: Days (M-F) What you'll do: * Reads and interprets specification manuals, blueprints, templates and layouts to determine machining operation to be performed. * Computes dimensions and tolerances and measures and lays out work pieces. * Verifies dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers. Troubleshoots, debugs and modifies to achieve expected performance. * Adjusts and sets up machine tools for use by machining tool operators. * Participates in continuous improvement of cell processes. * Cross trains in other complementary skills and seeks endorsements for those skills as needed to support production requirements. * Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements. * Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements. * Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions. * Carries out other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: * 2+ years of CNC experience or completion of a machinist apprentice program; or equivalent * Must have full time work authorization in Canada on a permanent basis * Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, tool design, fabrication methods * Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools. * Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average workday. * Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods. Preferred Qualifications: * Attainment of trade certification (Journeyman Machinist) is highly preferred * High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy and precision. * Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, rework process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals, and MSDS labels. * Strong mathematical aptitude. * Working knowledge of production management computer systems and other related internal control systems. Benefits: * Comprehensive Health and Dental Care * Company Pension with 100% match up to 5% vested * Paid Time Off starting on day one * Bonus opportunities based on performance * Short-term & Long-term Disability coverage * Life & AD&D Insurance * Learning & Training opportunities #MHE Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us. Inclusivity Is Our Standard It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of CNC experience or a machinist apprentice program completion and the ability to interpret technical blueprints. Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.