CNC Operator & Drafter

About Portage Iron:
The mission of Portage Iron is to provide high-caliber welding and fabrication solutions for a variety of manufacturing, food and agriculture industries, as well as to maintenance and repair departments and facilities.

Position Profile: CNC Operator & Drafter
This position will be based out of our Portage la Prairie head office, reporting directly to the CNC Supervisor.

Responsibilities: CNC Operator & Drafter
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures. Complete safety documents such as JHAs, equipment inspections, and additional documentation as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces.
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations.
• Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools.
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Set up and program machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
• Ensure documentation is updated as materials are completed.
• Operate forklift, telehandler, and other equipment as trained.
• Clean & organize workspace.
• Assist with projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications: CNC Operator & Drafter
• Able to operate various computer design programs.
• Able to read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to work with tools.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a minimum of a class 5 drivers license.
• Attain site specific pre-access testing (drug and alcohol, etc.)

Skills: CNC Operator & Drafter
• Good reading comprehension, in addition to writing.
• Able to visualize and solve problems.
• Must have, or be able to acquire, the skills required to successfully demonstrate basic PC skills and a proficiency in internet navigation.
• First-aid certification is considered an asset.