Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. is proud to celebrate over 54 years of manufacturing excellence in Nova Scotia, employing more than 4000 individuals across our three facilities. We are currently seeking a Machinist to join our team in Granton, NS.
If you possess a positive outlook, a strong work ethic, a career with Michelin may be ideal for you.
Position Summary
The Machinist is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely manufacturing, modification, and repair of mechanical components used in Michelin manufacturing and maintenance operations. This role supports production reliability by producing precision parts using manual machining equipment, including lathes, mills, and electric discharge machines (EDM), while working from drawings, sketches, and technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, and electric discharge machines (EDM)
Operate supporting shop equipment such as surface grinders, drill presses, and saws
Manufacture, modify, and repair parts from detail drawings, sketches, or sample components
Interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Perform machine setup, fixturing, alignment, and datum establishment
Use EDM processes to manufacture precision features in hardened or difficult‑to‑machine materials
Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges
Apply mathematical calculations including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry related to machining
Identify material types, metal properties, and basic heat treatment considerations
Troubleshoot machining and EDM issues to achieve required quality and tolerance
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with Michelin safety standards
Support maintenance, reliability, and production teams to reduce equipment downtime
Participate in continuous improvement activities
Required Qualifications
Machinist certification, Red Seal an asset but not required
Demonstrated experience operating manual lathes and mills
Working knowledge of electric discharge machining (EDM) principles and applications
Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, blueprint reading, and tolerances
Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment
Your Career with Michelin
Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. has been recognized as one of Canada’s top 100 Employers in 2026. Our employees remain with Michelin because they find purpose in their careers and align with the company's mission. In fact, more than 97 percent of Michelin employees choose to continue their journey with us each year.
Apply now and begin your career journey with Michelin today!
Why Michelin?
Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at [accommodations@michelin.com](mailto:accommodations@michelin.com).
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks.
It also offers digital mobility support services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 111,200 employees and operates 67 production plants in 17 different countries.
Michelin has a Technology Center in charge of research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia. In short, whether you look at our mission, our products or our people, Michelin is a company that truly helps you to move forward...
Visit our website to discover more about us [www.michelin.com](https://www.michelin.com/eng/)
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