About this role
*Who We Are*
Kostklip® Manufacturing Ltd. (a part of HL Display), is an innovative, customer-focused manufacturer of shelf-edge marketing products. Since Kostklip® beginnings in 1969 we have grown to be one of North America's leading designers and manufacturers of shelf-edge labeling products.
Our manufacturing plant is based in Port Coquitlam and houses our plastic extrusion and conversion facilities, which are supported by a machine shop specializing in innovative tool & die design as well as custom equipment development for its own manufacturing.
You can learn more about us by visiting our website: www.kostklip.com
*About the Opportunity*
Do you enjoy working with your hands while finding solutions to challenges that often arise with the manufacturing of plastic profiles? Kostklip® is seeking a self-motivated and innovative journeyman machinist who wants to be part of a growing custom tool & die manufacturing department. You would be joining an experienced team of journeyman machinists & die designers during the day shift from 7:00am ? 3:30pm, where you would be involved in the manufacturing of high precision tools & dies. This position is a great fit for an individual with a high attention to detail, who takes pride in their work, and is interested in developing their design skills along with their existing machining skills.
*Responsibilities include:*
Responsibilities include but are not limited to running a CNC mill, wire EDM, manual lathe and mill, precision grinder, along with other common machine shop tools.
* Create programs, set up and operate CNC Milling and Wire EDM machines (training provided). * Interpret and understand drawings and other furnished specifications. * Inspect parts to ensure conformance to specification and drawing tolerances. * Work with a sense of urgency and prioritise tasks with little supervision. * Collaborate with other team members to solve technical issues and maintain production schedule. * Safely moving parts and materials with the use of equipment. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. * Comply with company safety and work policies.
*Candidate Qualifications and Skills:*
* Journeyman machinist from an accredited academic program, _OR_ equivalent work experience in a tool & die manufacturing setting. * CNC experience including creating and editing your own programs. * Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks or similar would be a major asset. * Set up and operating a wire EDM would be a major asset, but training provided for those with no experience. * Experience with creating prototypes, jigs, and fixtures would be an asset. * Able to operate all common manual machining equipment. * Able to work on your feet for several hours and lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. * Competence with all common machine shop ancillary equipment such as pedestal grinders, drill presses, belt sanders, etc. * Strong oral and written English communication skills a must.
*Schedule:*
* 8 hour shift, 7:00am ? 3:30pm * Monday to Friday * Overtime available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.00-$48.00 per hour
Benefits: * Casual dress * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * RRSP match * Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person