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Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $25.00–$30.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

Staff Plus is recruiting an experienced CNC & Fabrication Team Lead for a confidential permanent opportunity with an established manufacturing organization in Mississauga.

This is a hands-on leadership position combining CNC and fabrication responsibilities with daily production coordination and employee supervision.

The successful candidate will oversee manufacturing workflows, support machine operators, troubleshoot equipment, coordinate production priorities and ensure consistent standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

We are looking for someone who brings practical manufacturing expertise, sound judgment and the ability to lead by example on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Operations & Fabrication

• Coordinate daily CNC and fabrication activities based on production schedules and priorities.
• Set up, operate and troubleshoot CNC machinery and related fabrication equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and production instructions.
• Determine appropriate machine setups, tooling and operating parameters.
• Prepare materials and components for production.
• Perform machine test runs and verify finished components against specifications.
• Adjust machine settings and processes to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Support CNC programming, program modifications and production improvements.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and identify maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot production, equipment and quality-related issues.

Team Leadership & Production Coordination

• Lead daily production activities and assign work based on operational priorities.
• Coordinate operators and production employees to maintain efficient workflows.
• Ensure employees have the required materials, equipment and instructions.
• Monitor production progress and adjust resources as priorities change.
• Provide hands-on coaching, technical guidance and training.
• Support onboarding and cross-training of production employees.
• Monitor attendance, productivity and performance expectations.
• Communicate production concerns and operational challenges to management.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve scheduling, material and quality issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and shift handover documentation.
• Promote workplace safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in fabrication, machining or custom production.
• Previous experience leading employees in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience operating and setting up CNC machinery.
• Experience working with multiple types of CNC or fabrication equipment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and production documentation.
• Experience coordinating production workflows, employee assignments and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees and support performance, training and attendance management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to make independent operational decisions and respond to changing production priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement, quality and safety initiatives.Post-secondary education in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, machining or a related discipline is an asset.
• Ability to safely handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs, with assistance where appropriate
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

What We’re Looking For

• The ideal candidate is a hands-on CNC manufacturing professional who enjoys balancing technical responsibilities with people leadership.
• You should be comfortable supporting operators, resolving equipment challenges, coordinating daily production activities and maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through indeed, or send the resumes directly to directhire@staffplus.org

Staff Plus is committed to equal employment opportunities and accessible recruitment practices. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person