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CNC Machinist

Posted 15 days ago

OfficeVancouver, British Columbia, Canada58k - 83k USD

Zaber is looking for a talented CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate our machines. You will produce high-quality aluminum and steel components for our innovative positioning devices. This role is a great opportunity to apply your problem-solving skills to interesting manufacturing challenges.

It's an exciting time to join our team, as we've recently expanded into a new space and purchased new equipment. You will have the support of talented senior machinists to grow your technical abilities and advance your career. You will collaborate with your colleagues in the shop, as well as with our engineering, production, and purchasing teams.

This position is key to Zaber’s success and supports many company functions. You will help build precision components for Zaber’s motion control devices. Your work directly contributes to building the innovative products we provide to our customers.

As a CNC Machinist, you will:

  • Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce parts to tight tolerances.
  • Write, edit, and prove out new CNC programs for production runs.
  • Troubleshoot issues and contribute to improving our machining processes.
  • Collaborate with the design team to clarify part specifications.
  • Inspect parts using precision measuring tools to ensure quality standards.

You’re the ideal CNC Machinist if you have:

  • 3+ years of experience in machining, plus formal machinist education.
  • Proficiency with engineering drawings, tolerances (GD&T), and precision measuring tools.
  • Desire to be a strong contributor to a highly productive team.
  • Good computer and communication skills.

CNC Machinist Wage:

  • The starting wage for the role is $28 - $40/hour, depending on experience.
  • Type: Full-time, Permanent.
  • Selected Benefits: PHSP (health, dental & vision), Stock Options & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off, Casual Dress, Commuter Benefits, EAP
  • Team: IT Development

To learn more about our company culture and benefits, visit our careers page: https://www.zaber.com/careers.

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
58k - 83k USD
per year

At Zaber, we aim to simplify motion control by designing, manufacturing, and selling precision motion control equipment that is affordable, integrated and easy to use. Our devices are used in many different applications and markets, such as photonics and optics, life sciences, microscopy, and industrial automation. We are a steadily growing, employee-owned company that strives to create an open, friendly, and high-achieving work environment.

Employees
135
Industry
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia,
Founded
1997
Specialties
Precision motion control, Industrial automation, Motorized linear stages, Vacuum compatible linear stages, Motorized rotation stages, Automated microscopy, Motorized XY microscope stages, XY gantry stages, and Work life balance

Key team members

Andrew Bruce Lau

Andrew Bruce Lau

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