Journeyman Machinist - Morning Shift

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:

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.

• 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 move parts and materials with the use of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and protected work environment.
• Comply with company safety and work policies.
• Take pride in your work.

• 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, "Solid Works" or similar would be a major asset.
• Set up and operating a Wire EDM would be a major asset, training provided.
• Experience with creating prototypes, 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

French not required

• Wire EDM: 2 years (required)
• CNC machine: 2 years (required)
• Solid Works: 1 year (required)

Work Location:

In person