Who We Are
Kostklip® Manufacturing Ltd. 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 Morning Shift Journeyman Machinist who wants to be part of a growing custom tool & die manufacturing department. You would be joining an experienced team of machinists where you will work from 7:00AM to 3:30PM for a period of 3 months with the goal of progressing towards being responsible for the Morning Shift that runs from 7:00AM to 3:30PM.
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.
- Responsible for running the Tool Shop during the Afternoon Shift in a 24/7 plant.
- 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.
- Take pride in your work
Candidate Qualifications and Skills:
- Journeyman Machinist from an accredited academic program OR equivalent work experience.
- At least 5 years experience in a machine shop 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, training provided.
- Experience with creating proto-types, 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.
- Attention to detail and acceptance of responsibility and accountability.
- Confidence and ability to work independently AND as a team member to support our goals and culture.
We thank all applicants for their interest and look forward to reviewing your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Experience:
- Wire EDM: 2 years (required)
- CNC machine: 2 years (required)
- SolidWorks: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
