Join Our Team as a CNC Engineering Technician at Johnson Electric!
Location: Stratford, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $75K- $85K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
As our next CNC Engineering Technician , you’ll be at the forefront of setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and improving CNC and conventional machining equipment. Your expertise in CNC turning, milling, grinding, machine controls, tooling, and process optimization will be critical in maintaining product quality, reducing equipment downtime, and supporting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Work hands-on with CNC turning, milling, grinding, and conventional machining equipment
Apply your technical expertise to complex setup and troubleshooting challenges
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Tooling teams
Participate in tooling trials and continuous improvement initiatives
Directly contribute to equipment reliability, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency
Grow your career within a global manufacturing organization
What You’ll Be Doing
Set up and operate CNC turning and milling machines safely and efficiently
Operate conventional lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses
Inspect CNC machine axes and mechanical conditions, including backlash, bearings, spindles, turrets, alignment, and spindle runout
Diagnose and correct machine-condition issues that could affect quality or production performance
Power up CNC equipment, return machine axes to home position, and verify chuck runout and face alignment using dial indicators
Use M-codes in MDI mode to control machine functions, including coolant, chuck clamping, and turret indexing
Operate Fanuc, Okuma, Siemens, and other CNC control systems in handle, jog, MDI, and automatic modes
Apply basic CNC programming knowledge using G, M, F, S, and T codes
Modify CNC programs and safely validate machining cycles using single-block operation
Verify chuck air confirmation systems and set pressure switches using approved masters
Troubleshoot CNC and conventional machine workholding issues to reduce downtime and prevent quality problems
Follow process sheets, Operator Inspection Sheets, first-off inspection requirements, and Statistical Process Control procedures
Replace cutting inserts, tools, and toolholders as required
Support tooling trials and safe setup changes in collaboration with Project Engineers and the Tooling team
Independently install chucks, cylinders, drawbars, tooling, and cutting tools
Load CNC programs and safely step through machining cycles before releasing equipment for production
Operate machine controls, including feed overrides, coolant controls, feed hold, reset, and emergency stop functions
Document work completed and communicate equipment status to other team members and shifts
Participate in 5S, continuous improvement, safety, and quality initiatives
Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems
What We’re Looking For
College certificate in CNC machining and programming, or equivalent technical education and experience
Minimum five years of experience with CNC and conventional machining
Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC turning and milling machines
Experience operating conventional lathes, grinders, milling machines, and drill presses
Working knowledge of CNC machine controls and programming techniques
Ability to interpret process sheets, machining instructions, and inspection documentation
Knowledge of workholding systems, tooling installation, and machine alignment
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams
Bonus Points If You Have
Advanced experience with Fanuc, Okuma, or Siemens CNC controls
Experience troubleshooting spindle, turret, axis,…