NC Programmer – Contract Role

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

NC Programmer creating and maintaining NC programs for machines at ASSA ABLOY. Supporting production initiatives and collaborating with engineering for quality and safety standards.

Posted 4/19/2026contractWoodbridge • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$82,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, revise, and maintain NC programs for multi-axis punching and bending machines
Support current production, prototype projects, and preventive maintenance activities while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency
Create and modify NC programs to improve efficiency and productivity
Utilize customer drawings, AutoCAD models, and CAM software to develop programs
Perform programming calculations and determine optimal sequences of operation
Create, document, back up, and maintain all NC programs, setup sheets, and tool lists
Test and validate programs through simulations or trial runs
Collaborate with Engineering to prepare and finalize programs
Monitor programs to ensure compliance with blueprints and safety requirements
Ensure production and quality standards are met per travelers, drawings, and specifications
Support Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen initiatives
Order punches, dies, and strippers as needed
Maintain and expand preventive maintenance tracking in the Thrive database
Coordinate PM activities with Maintenance and Production teams
Ensure proper PPE usage and promptly report any safety incidents
Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment holding self and others accountable to ASSA ABLOY standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3–5 years of experience programming and machining using Fanuc controllers
Manufacturing environment experience
Experience using CNC programming and CAM software
Strong understanding of punches, dies, die clearances, and part tolerances
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of engineering principles
Hollow Metal or automotive manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to work occasional overtime as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Statutory Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

NC programmingCNC programmingCAM softwareprogramming calculationsmulti-axis machiningpunchingbendingblueprint interpretationmechanical aptitudeengineering principles

Soft Skills

collaborationindependenceaccountabilityattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptabilitytime managementsafety awarenessquality focus

Certifications

Associate degreetechnical degree