Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 3:45 PM – 1:45 AM (includes paid 1-hour lunch)
Mahler Machining is currently hiring a Senior Machinist to support our growing afternoon shift team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a lead role within a precision-focused machine shop known for producing complex, low-volume parts for industries including aerospace, subsea exploration, medical devices, and alternative energy.
We're looking for someone with a passion for machining, a desire to mentor others, and the drive to embrace modern tools and technology on the shop floor.
Programming experience is required either on conversational (Mazatrol Preferred) or offline programming (Gibbscam Preferred). Mahler is looking for someone who can independently tackle machining new parts while supporting the development of the team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Program using offline CAM software (GibbsCAM for milling) and conversational controls. (Mazatrol for turning)
• Set up and operate CNC equipment, including vertical mills, lathes, and multi-axis live tooling machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Inspect components to tight tolerances, ranging from micron level to 0.005”.
• Create and update digital machining plans and setup instructions using ProShop ERP.
• Support junior machinists and apprentices with training and troubleshooting.
• Maintain equipment, organize tooling, and contribute to a clean and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to solve complex machining challenges and improve processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience but ideally 10+ years in a CNC machining role.
• Strong understanding of programming and setup for both or either milling and turning operations.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred; familiarity with ProShop is a bonus.
• Comfortable working with tight tolerances and high-value components.
• Excellent attention to detail and a team-first attitude.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is an asset but not required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, with paid lunch breaks during the afternoon shift.
• Extended health, dental, life, and disability benefits.
• Vacation starting at 2 weeks (3 weeks at 5 years, 4 weeks at 10 years).
• 5 paid sick days annually.
• Annual discretionary bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Ongoing training opportunities, including offsite OEM programs.
• PPE and uniforms provided, plus safety boot allowance.
• Regular team events and offsite activities.
• Overtime available on Fridays and weekends depending on demand.

Our Culture:Culture of humble and hardworking machinists that thrive in an environment that focuses on continuous learning and problem-solving. There is an emphasis on collaboration to solve tough problems for its customers. Personal development is enabled by machinists coaching and collaborating on complex parts, onsite and offsite training programs, and machinists moving up and around the shop to work with new machines and on new parts. Top-tier machinists are comfortable with new parts, and programming, and can complete new setups constantly. Employee safety is a priority and finally, it's a team with honest good people.
About Mahler Machining Ltd:

We have been a leading manufacturer of high-precision components in BC and internationally for over 43 years. No two days will be the same given our focus on low volume high complexity work for a variety of industries including deep sea submergence, aerospace, alternative energy, medical, and manufacturing OEMs. Our 20,000-square-foot facility is located in Coquitlam BC at 1324 Ketch Court and is equipped with 20 CNC machines including a mix of vertical and horizontal mills, lathes, 5-axis, and 7 live tooling machines, and a manual machine room. We are ISO 9001 certified and operate a fleet of well-maintained Mazak and Haas machines that support online (conversational Mazatrol) and offline programming (Gibbscam).Our business is rapidly expanding and we look forward to your joining our team.