CNC Programmer IN Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

About the opportunity:

Join an innovative team at the forefront of advanced manufacturing. As a CNC Programmer/Machinist within our Rapid Prototyping Centre, you’ll play a key role in supporting the evolution of the next-generation Christie products by manufacturing key components for product development. If you are driven by innovation and ready for new and changing challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacture high-quality parts/assemblies/fixtures for product development in our fully equipped CNC Machine Shop (3-Axis, 5-Axis, and/or Lathe).

• Interpret drawings/CAD models and apply efficient, innovative approaches to meet specs.

• Collaboratively work with Engineering to problem solve and optimize component design.

• Modify existing components as required.

• Troubleshoot machining issues and assist with routine maintenance/housekeeping to maintain high quality standards.

• Be aware of manufacturing deadlines and work towards achieving those goals through effective time management and collaboration with other team members.

What we’re offering

A competitive salary, vacation, health & dental benefits and employer-matched pension plan.

You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with professionals on a global reach.  Whether you’re working with the leading minds in the industry on high-profile projects, with internal teams to support continuous improvement, or with our customers to inspire and delight—your contributions will make a difference.

The experience and skills we value:

• Certified General Machinist or has demonstrated equivalent experience.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in CNC Programming.

• Strong understanding of GD&T and part inspection techniques.

• Proficiency with MasterCAM and SolidWorks is an asset.

• Excellent communication and time management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently, mentor junior staff and as a team.

What will put you ahead:

• Experience operating HAAS/Okuma/RoboDrill CNC machine centers/controls.

• CNC Lathe or 5-Axis Experience.

• MasterCAM programming and SolidWorks experience.

• Knowledge or experience in a prototyping machine shop.

• Knowledge or experience operating a CMM.

• Knowledge or experience with Additive Manufacturing.

Job Vacancy
This posting is to fill an existing open position.

Salary Range

This salary range is provided in good faith and represents our estimate for this position. Final compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate experience, skills, qualifications, and budget for the role.

Hiring Process

Christie is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, gender identity, gender expression, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

Christie is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavour to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process. All offers of employment at Christie are conditional upon the successful completion of a background screening and we engage a third party vendor to complete the process. Your consent is required prior to the process beginning.