Precision Grinding Machinist in Cambridge, Ontario at Precision Resource

We are a leading precision manufacturing company specializing in fineblanking tools, high-precision blanking and forming tools, and spare components. Our process includes CNC machining, wire EDM, tool assembly, and grinding, producing tools that meet the highest standards of accuracy and quality. We are committed to workforce development and offer an established toolmaker apprenticeship program.
We are seeking motivated individuals with a pride in craftmanship and an attention to detail with a background as a Precision Grinding Machinist.
Precision Resource offers:

• Day Shift 4 X 10 hours (Monday – Thursday from 5:00am – 3:30pm)
• Benefits package including health, dental, life and CI
• RRSP/DPSP with match
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees

• Set up and operate CNC surface grinders, cylindrical grinders, jig grinders, and DCM grinding equipment.
• Perform precision grinding operations on hardened tool steels, carbide, stainless steel, and other engineering materials.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and tooling specifications.
• Establish and maintain machine offsets, wheel compensation, and process parameters.
• Grind precision tooling components, punches, die sections, inserts, pilots, fixtures, gauges, and production parts.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, and CMM reports.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, surface finish, concentricity, runout, and geometric tolerance issues.
• Perform cylindrical grinding of OD, ID, taper, and form-ground features.
• Perform jig grinding operations on critical locations requiring micron-level positional accuracy.
• Operate DCM equipment for high-volume precision grinding applications.
• Collaborate with Toolmakers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality personnel, and Production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Assist in debugging new tooling and supporting production launch activities.

• Tool and Die Maker, General Machinist, Precision Machining, or equivalent apprenticeship/trade certification preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of precision grinding experience in a toolroom, die shop, aerospace, automotive, fineblanking, or precision manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with CNC grinding equipment. Experience grinding hardened tool steels and precision components.
• Experience with tight tolerance machining (±0.0002" or better) preferred.