About Us

The Hacksmith team is made up of outside-the-box thinkers who take fictional ideas from comics, movies, and video games and make real working prototypes. We make Viral Videos of our creations on YouTube, and in doing so make dreams a reality by building real life superhero tech; as seen in our channel trailer! We take pride in inspiring youth around the world to get into STEM and other related fields, while always dreaming bigger. 

Our social media reach is as follows:

YouTube: 15.3M subscribers

Facebook: 1.9M likes 

Instagram: 1M followers

Tiktok: 1.9M followers 

We are looking for a passionate, self motivated individual who can identify problems and solve them independently. There will be ample opportunity to take on greater responsibility, overcome challenges, and meaningfully contribute to the team.

About the Role

Join Hacksmith as a CNC Operator and help bring real-life superhero tech to life! You’ll produce precision parts for The Smith Blade, operate and maintain CNC machines, and ensure every piece meets our high standards. This is hands-on, fast-paced work in a creative shop where your skills directly shape what millions will see online. 

Shift work: morning and afternoon, Open Monday through Sunday. Full time hours, Hourly pay.

What You’ll Do

1. CNC operation 

• Loading and running programs on both Siemens 828D Control & Haas NGC Control

1. Loading and unloading pallets 

• Fresh material need to be loaded into pallets, and semi finished parts moved to other pallets
• Pallets need to switched out in the machines

1. QC

• Measuring parts from the machine

1. Tool change outs 

• Replacing broken and worn out milling cutters

1. Organize and label parts clearly and accurately.

2. Adhere to all safety standards and keep workstation clean and organized.

3. Coordinate the safe storage of materials in locations where access is easy for the QA and assembly.

4. Provide daily reports on production.

5. Liaise with Shop Manager and Production Manager pertaining to machine maintenance and performance.

About You

The CNC Operator will be a highly skilled professional, possessing excellent attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude. This role involves producing pieces and parts for our Smith Blade using CNC, and potentially other, machines, adhering strictly to project specifications to ensure on-schedule delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of machining experience and/or some schooling
• Good working knowledge of measuring tools and drawing
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve effectively and efficiently
• Strong eye for detail and record keeping
• Experience with CNC Operations would be an asset, but not mandatory

Bonus Points For

• Experience in a startup environment 
• High Volume work experience 
• Quality Control experience
• General machining experience

Why Join Us?

• Gourmet meal every work day (we have a very skilled chef on staff) 
• Snacks and coffee to keep you fueled
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Gym membership benefit
• Safety shoe allowance

You must be legally allowed to work in Canada and be local or willing to relocate. This role is based in Cambridge, Ontario and telecommuting is not an option. 

Salary Range: 

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience