5-Axis CNC Programmer​/Machinist – Day Shift; GibbsCAM​/Mazak

Position: 5-Axis CNC Programmer / Machinist – Day Shift (GibbsCAM / Mazak)
At a Glance
Company:  Mahler Machining Ltd

Location:

Coquitlam, BC, Canada (On-Site)

Job Type:  Full-Time

Pay Range:  $35 – $40 per hour (based on experience)

Shift:  Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Overtime:  Optional / As Desired

Experience Level:  Mid to Senior (3+ years)

Work Authorization:  Open to Canadian residents and USA/international candidates (immigration support available)

Apply Link:  Apply directly through hireCNC

Other:  Located in beautiful Coquitlam, BC — an outdoor paradise known for hiking, fishing, hunting, and world-class scenery.

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- Why This Role Exists
This role exists due to continued growth and expanding demand for complex, low- to medium-volume precision machining programs.

At Mahler Machining, this position plays a key role in producing high-precision components for industries including aerospace, medical, deep-sea systems, clean technology, robotics, and OEM manufacturing — with a strong focus on quality, repeatability, and craftsmanship.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will take ownership of new parts from drawing to finished component, including programming, setup, and prove-out.

You will:

Program, set up, and operate 5-axis CNC mills and horizontal machining centers

Develop efficient toolpaths, fixturing strategies, and machining processes

Take new parts from blueprint to production-ready workflows

Machine a wide range of materials including aluminum, steels, titanium, plastics, and brass

Hold tight tolerances (microns to ±0.005")

Perform first-article and in-process inspection

Record measurements and quality data in ERP systems

Create detailed setup instructions for repeat production

Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize cycle times

Maintain clean, organized machines and work areas

Collaborate with other machinists, operators, and quality personnel

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- Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with advanced equipment including:

Machines:

Mazak 5-Axis Machining Centers

Horizontal Milling Machines

Vertical CNC Mills

Controls:

Mazatrol (helpful but not required)

CAM Software:

Gibbs

CAM (primary programming platform)

Inspection Tools:

Micrometers, calipers, gauges, indicators, and CMM support

Mahler operates a modern, Mazak-focused environment including Integrex mill-turns, palletized horizontals, and multi-axis milling platforms.

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Aluminum

Mild & Alloy Steel

Stainless Steel

Titanium

Brass

Engineering Plastics

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- What We’re Looking For
Required

3+ years of 5-axis CNC programming and setup experience

Experience machining tight tolerances

Strong blueprint reading skills

Ability to independently program, set up, and prove out new parts

Experience machining a variety of materials

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Preferred (Not Required)

Horizontal machining experience

Gibbs

CAM experience

Mazak / Mazatrol familiarity

Experience developing repeatable production processes

Experience creating setup documentation

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Mahler Machining because:

Clean, climate-controlled facility

Modern, state-of-the-art equipment

High-complexity work — no boring production lines

Stable, growing company with long-term career potential

Supportive team environment focused on craftsmanship

Opportunities to contribute to process development and innovation

Strong safety and quality culture

Mahler has been a trusted precision manufacturing partner for over 40 years, producing critical components for global customers across many advanced industries.

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range:  $35 – $40 per hour (DOE)

Bonus:  Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance

Benefits

Extended health, dental, life & disability insurance

Flex health & lifestyle spending accounts

Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks (3 weeks after 5 years)

Paid sick days (5 per year)

Uniform and safety boot allowance

Company events and team activities

Schedule
Day

Shift:  Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Overtime:  Optional / Available

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- About Mahler Machining Ltd
Mahler Machining is a precision contract manufacturer specializing in high-complexity metal and plastic components for a wide range of industries including aerospace, medical, deep sea, energy, robotics, and OEM manufacturing.

Operating from a modern 20,000-square-foot facility in Coquitlam, BC, the company runs a diverse fleet of advanced CNC equipment including multi-axis mills, horizontals, mill-turns, and automated systems. Mahler is ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified and maintains a full quality department with dedicated inspectors and CMM capability.

The company’s culture emphasizes respect, ownership, teamwork, growth, and doing things right — creating an environment where skilled machinists can build long-term careers.

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- Apply
Interested machinists can apply directly through hire

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