CNC Machinist (Afternoon Shift)

Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 3:45 PM – 1:45 AM (includes paid 1-hour lunch).

Mahler Machining is currently hiring a Senior Machinist to support our growing afternoon shift team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a lead role within a precision-focused machine shop known for producing complex, low-volume parts for industries including aerospace, subsea exploration, medical devices, and alternative energy.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for machining, a desire to mentor others, and the drive to embrace modern tools and technology on the shop floor.

Programming experience is required either on conversational (Mazatrol Preferred) or offline programming (Gibbscam Preferred). Mahler is looking for someone who can independently tackle machining new parts while supporting the development of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program using offline CAM software (GibbsCAM for milling) and conversational controls. (Mazatrol for turning).
• Set up and operate CNC equipment, including vertical mills, lathes, and multi-axis live tooling machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Inspect components to tight tolerances, ranging from micron level to 0.005”.
• Create and update digital machining plans and setup instructions using ProShop ERP.
• Support junior machinists and apprentices with training and troubleshooting.
• Maintain equipment, organize tooling, and contribute to a clean and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to solve complex machining challenges and improve processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience but ideally 10+ years in a CNC machining role.
• Strong understanding of programming and setup for both or either milling and turning operations.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred; familiarity with ProShop is a bonus.
• Comfortable working with tight tolerances and high-value components.
• Excellent attention to detail and a team-first attitude.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is an asset but not required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, with paid lunch breaks during the afternoon shift.
• Extended health, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Vacation starting at 2 weeks (3 weeks at 5 years, 4 weeks at 10 years).
• 5 paid sick days annually.
• Annual discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Ongoing training opportunities, including offsite OEM programs.
• PPE and uniforms provided, plus safety boot allowance.
• Regular team events and offsite activities.
• Overtime available on Fridays and weekends depending on demand.

Our Culture:
Culture of humble and hardworking machinists that thrive in an environment that focuses on continuous learning and problem-solving. There is an emphasis on collaboration to solve tough problems for its customers. Personal development is enabled by machinists coaching and collaborating on complex parts, onsite and offsite training programs, and machinists moving up and around the shop to work with new machines and on new parts. Top-tier machinists are comfortable with new parts, and programming, and can complete new setups constantly. Employee safety is a priority and finally, it's a team with honest good people.

About Mahler Machining Ltd:

For over 40 years Mahler Machining has been providing high-precision components for BC and international customers. No two days will be the same given our company's focus on low-medium volume, high complexity work from a variety of industries including deep sea submergence, aerospace, alternative energy, medical, and manufacturing OEMs. Our climate controlled 20,000-square-foot facility in Coquitlam BC and is equipped with 20 CNC machines including a mix of 3, 4 and 5-axis vertical mills, lathes, and 7-axis mill turns. Quality is central to everything we do – we’re ISO 9001 and AS9100 aerospace certified with a full quality control department consisting of two CMM's and two full-time inspectors. Come join our growing team of 45+ team members across three shifts. Just as importantly, culture matters here. We value respect, teamwork, ownership, hustle, personal growth and doing things right. We’re serious about our work but we also look out for one another. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review our core values before applying and to visit our website to learn more: