CNC Mill Machinist – Setup & Operation (4th Axis VMC)

Fostet Manufacturing Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored health and dental coverage

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work boot allowance

Paid uniform program

Company events

Job summary

A precision machining company in Guelph is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Machinist. The role involves setting up and operating CNC machining centers to produce high-quality precision components. Candidates should have 5+ years of CNC milling experience, strong setup skills, and a solid understanding of machining principles. The position offers a market-competitive salary, and benefits include health coverage and a supportive team culture focused on quality craftsmanship. Apply through hireCNC for this full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC milling experience in production.
• Strong setup experience with tooling and fixturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Experience holding tight tolerances.
• Solid understanding of machining principles and tooling.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues independently.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Reliable, safety-focused and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC vertical machining centers.
• Monitor machining operations for quality and efficiency.
• Load, run, and edit CNC programs as necessary.
• Establish offsets and verify setups prior to production runs.
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections for conformance.
• Monitor machining operations and adjust to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machine or process issues.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specs.
• Maintain setup sheets, production records and quality docs.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production to reduce downtime.

Skills

CNC milling experience

Setup experience

Ability to read blueprints

Proficiency with precision measurement tools

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting machining issues

Quality mindset

Team-oriented

Tools

Haas VF-5 series

Mastercam

Inspection tools

G-code editing

Mastercam

Job description

🔎 At a Glance

Company: Fostet Manufacturing Inc.
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Market competitive
Shift: Day and Evening Shifts Available
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ Years)
Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in Canada
Apply Link: Apply directly through hireCNC

Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support continued production demand and capacity growth across multiple industries, including automotive, defense, oil & gas, mining, and commercial manufacturing.

At Fostet Manufacturing, this position plays a key role in producing precision-machined components with complex geometries and tight tolerances, ensuring quality, reliability, and on-time delivery for customers.

The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC vertical machining centers to produce precision metal components
• Select tooling, fixtures, and workholding for efficient and repeatable production
• Load, run, and edit CNC programs at the machine as needed
• Establish offsets and verify setups prior to production runs
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections to ensure conformance
• Monitor machining operations and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency
• Troubleshoot tooling, machine, or process issues
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Maintain accurate setup sheets, production records, and quality documentation
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to reduce downtime and improve processes

Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment such as:

Machines:

• Haas VF-5 series Vertical Machining Centers (with full 4th axis)
• Large-travel VMCs for medium-to-large components

Controls:

• Haas (Fanuc-type interface)

CAM Software:

• Mastercam (offline programming support)

Inspection Tools:

• Calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and precision measuring instruments

Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Mild and alloy steels
• Stainless steel
• Various industrial metals depending on project requirements

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of CNC milling experience in a production environment
• Strong setup experience (tooling, fixturing, offsets)
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools
• Experience holding tight tolerances
• Solid understanding of machining principles and tooling
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues independently
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
• Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented

Preferred (Not Required)

• Familiarity with Haas, Fanuc, Mazak, or similar controls
• Experience editing G-code at the machine
• Experience with prototype through high-volume production
• Exposure to complex parts or multi-axis machining

Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose Fostet Manufacturing because of:

• Clean, organized, professional shop environment
• Modern CNC equipment and inspection capabilities
• Diverse, technically challenging work across multiple industries
• Stable workload with long-term customers
• Strong focus on quality and craftsmanship
• Collaborative team culture that values skilled tradespeople
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and process improvements

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay: Market-competitive salary based on experience

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health and dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid sick time
• Paid uniform program
• Work boot allowance
• Company-sponsored events

Schedule

• Day and evening shifts available
• Overtime as required based on workload

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

Fostet Manufacturing Inc. is committed to accessible recruitment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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