CNC Operator

• CNC Operator
• Operations Specialist
• Vaughan, ON

CNC Operator / Operations Specialist Engineered Plastics Distribution & Fabrication
Full-Time | Base Salary (70-80K) + uncapped bonus opportunity

About the Opportunity:
A well-established North American distributor and fabricator of industrial plastics is seeking a skilled CNC Operator / Operations Specialist to join its operations team. The organization supports customers across industrial, manufacturing, construction, and fabrication markets, providing precision-machined plastic components and technical material solutions.
This is a hands-on role suited for a technically capable professional who enjoys working with CNC equipment, interpreting design drawings, and contributing directly to high-quality production outcomes.

What You’ll Do In this key operations role, you will be responsible for:

• Operating CNC machinery (routers, mills, lathes, or similar equipment) to machine engineered plastics to specification
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD files (AutoCAD experience required)
• Programming, setting up, and adjusting CNC equipment for production and custom jobs
• Working with design and CAM tools to translate customer and engineering requirements into accurate machining programs
• Performing quality inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy and adherence to tolerances
• Collaborating with internal teams to support order fulfillment, scheduling, and production flow
• Maintaining equipment, tooling, and a safe, organized shop environment
• Troubleshooting machining issues and identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Assisting with material handling, staging, and basic inventory coordination as needed

What You Bring The ideal candidate will offer:

• Hands-on CNC operating experience in a production or fabrication environment
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and comfort with technical drawings
• Solid understanding of machining processes, plastics materials, and production workflows
• Experience setting up and adjusting CNC programs, feeds, and speeds
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, reliable work ethic

Assets (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience with CAM software or additional design tools
• Background in plastics machining or engineered materials
• Forklift or material-handling experience

Why Consider This Role?

• Join a stable, growing organization with a strong operational focus
• Take on a hands-on, technical role where your skills make an immediate impact
• Work in a collaborative environment with long-term career potential
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to develop and expand technical machining expertise