Sasha

$38 / Per hour

CNC Machinist / Programmer

Industry and specialization

Manufacturing Skilled Trades and Machining

Technologies

DMG Mori Fanuc Haas Heidenhain MasterCAM Mazak Siemens

Profile Summary

Currently employed; the role involves a heavy documentation and regulatory workload, but very little programming. He wishes to leave this position to return to a role with a stronger focus on CNC programming.
During his time at another machine shop, he performed CNC turning on 2-axis Mazak machines, working with diverse materials such as plastic, aluminum, and stainless steel with a high-precision tolerance of ±0.002 in. His role included programming directly at the machine for 2-axis operations, as well as programming with Mastercam for 3-axis machining on Mazak and Haas equipment.
At another company, he initially operated a DMG Mori 4-axis lathe for five to six months. Following a colleague’s departure, he was assigned to manage the Mazak equipment. After an accelerated 15-day training course that he quickly mastered, he autonomously operated two 2-axis Mazak lathes simultaneously (one 25 years old and the other 40 years old). He produced several thousand precision parts there, machined exclusively in stainless steel.
Salary expectations around ~$38/hr (some flexibility to start at a lower wage and grow toward $38/hr by the end of the probationary period).
Recently completed a contract at a small family-owned precision machining company. Initially hired to operate a single HAAS CNC machine, his responsibilities quickly expanded to multiple machines due to his autonomy and skills.

Was responsible for:

CNC programming
Machine setup
Adjustments and troubleshooting
Machine operation
Selecting machining strategies, tooling, and production methods independently

Strong familiarity with:

3-axis CNC milling machines
2-axis CNC turning machines
Mazak equipment
Heidenhain language/controllers
G-Code based conversational/calculator systems
Fagor calculator systems

Candidate mentioned that if a control system is based around G-Code logic, he adapts and learns quickly.

Most recent environment involved high-precision aluminum components for the brain surgery / medical industry.

Currently located in Montreal (Saint-Léonard / Anjou area). Previously spent approximately 2.5 years working in Rivière-du-Loup. Open to relocation opportunities and flexible geographically.

Strong preference for positions combining:

CNC programming
Setup
Machining

Particularly interested in:

3-axis machining environments
Shops currently operating 3-axis equipment and transitioning toward 5-axis machining

Experienced CNC Programmer and Machinist with strong expertise in CNC milling, CNC turning, setup, programming, and precision manufacturing environments. Background includes medical, nuclear, automotive, tooling, prototyping, plastic injection mold, and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.

Experienced with high-precision machining, Mastercam programming, FANUC controls, Heidenhain controls, robot programming, tooling maintenance, and multi-axis CNC equipment.

Location: Montreal, QC
Languages: French, English
Status: Open to relocation

Core Competencies

CNC Programming
CNC Milling
CNC Turning
Mastercam Programming
Machine Setup & Operation
FANUC G & M Code
Heidenhain Controls
Robot Programming (FANUC / OCTOPUZ)
Tooling & Mold Maintenance
Quality Control & Inspection
High-Precision Machining
Prototype & Small Series Manufacturing

Experience

CNC Programmer / Machinist – Medical Device Manufacturing Industry

2025 – Present

Programming using Mastercam
Setup and operation of:
- HAAS VF4 (3-axis)
- Mazak VTC16 (3-axis)
- Mazak QT100 (2-axis)
Machining of:
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Engineering plastics (ABS, Acetal, PEEK GF)
High-precision manufacturing environment

CNC Programmer / Operator – Nuclear Manufacturing Industry

2023 – 2025

Programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers
Operation of:
- MAZAK QT250 CNC Lathe
- DMG MORI NLX2500/700 (4-axis)
Machining primarily stainless steel components
Worked from round and hexagonal bar stock
Medium-precision production environment

CNC Operator / Robot Welding Technician – Heavy Equipment / Excavation Industry

2021 – 2023

Production operation of robotic welding systems
FANUC robot program adjustments via Teach Pendant
Robot programming using OCTOPUZ software
Manual MIG welding
Worked with structural steel components and assemblies

CNC Department Supervisor / Programmer – Prototyping & Precision Manufacturing Industry

2019 – 2020

Oversaw CNC milling department operations
CNC programming using Mastercam
Setup and operation of:
- DMG MORI 3-axis machines
- HAAS VF-series machines
Machined aluminum, stainless steel, and engineering plastics
Prototype and small-series production environment

CNC Machinist / Mold Tooling Technician – Plastic Injection Mold Manufacturing Industry

2014 – 2018

CNC programming, setup, and operation
Experience with:
- DMG MORI CNC mills
- EDM and Wire EDM equipment
Mold assembly/disassembly
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Fitting, polishing, and tooling modifications
Worked with:
- Tool steels
- Stainless steel
- Copper
- Graphite
High-precision complex 3D machining environment