Machinist

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Machinist to join our Maintenance Department at our Divisional Shop team in Sudbury, Ontario. Relocation will be required for this role.

This is a permanent on-site position working shift and supporting a 24-hour operation.

This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

As a Machinist, you will be responsible for laying out work, setting up and operating all types of machine tools and equipment to machine, bore, cut, fit, shape, drill, thread, face, turn, and mill all parts to precision tolerances and specified finishes. Your experience and skills will contribute to interpreting instructions, blueprints, sketches, work orders, drawings, and plans, determining working procedures, materials, and tool requirements on work assignments in either the shop or in the field.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of machining principles.
• Perform any dismantling, fitting, or assembly work required for plan and mine maintenance or construction.
• Perform any layout work, make sketches of plans as required, and calculate and determine dimensions, tapers, indices, and other data using shop formulas and handbooks.
• Select and grind tools in accordance with hardness, machinability, and other properties of parts or materials to be machined.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain trade tools and equipment.
• Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.

What We Offer You

• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental coverage and disability plans)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

About You

Fully Licensed Journeyperson:

• Trade Certification in Machinist 429A Red Seal (Certificate of Qualification) is required.
• Minimum Grade 12 or GED is required.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of industrial experience is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of machining principles is required.
• Experience working on lathes, milling machines, drill presses, boring mills, keyseaters, CNC lathes, and CNC mills is considered an asset.
• Mechanical blueprint reading is considered an asset.

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Minimum Starting Hourly Rate: $45.868

Apply by: Monday, January 19^th, 2026

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