CNC Programmer/Tool & Die Maker - Forte

nordsterngroup; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Full benefits with RRSP matching

4-day workweek

Off-shift premiums

Paid lunch and coffee breaks

Safety glasses reimbursement

Continuous improvement culture

Career advancement opportunities

Employee social committee

Job summary

Forte Tooling Technologies in Winnipeg is seeking skilled CNC machinists to program and set up milling centers, create tool paths from design models, and collaborate on tool design to improve manufacturability. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills and experience with CAM software, preferably MasterCam.

Competitive compensation and full benefits apply. The successful candidate will operate and maintain precision tooling with a focus on close tolerances and high accuracy, while

Qualifications

• Experience programming and setting up CNC milling centers.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and perform maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and clear recommendations.
• Experience with CAM software (prefer MasterCam).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and guidance to the team to support production and related problems.
• Create and program tool paths based on design models.
• Collaborate with design engineers on tool design to enhance manufacturability.
• Dismantle and repair or replace mold parts, units or fixtures, fitting and assembling parts and testing repaired tooling.
• Fit and assemble new tools.
• Setup machine tools and program CNC machines.
• Operate and maintain machining equipment to close tolerances and high precision.

Skills

CNC milling

MasterCam

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Tool setup

Communication

Tools

CNC milling centers

CAM software

Machinist tools

Job description

Forte Tooling Technologies specializes in developing precision tooling, molds and patterns for foundries whose products have complex geometry and high-performance demands

At Forte, our people and our culture matter. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where individual values, beliefs, and practices are recognized and valued. Come work with us!

Why Forte Tooling Technologies?

What makes us a Great Place to Work? Mostly, it’s our people. We also offer a strong total rewards package, including:

• $2000 hiring bonus
• Competitive Salary
• 4-day workweek for weekday shifts
• Off-shift premiums
• Paid lunch and coffee breaks
• Absent Time Paid hours
• Full benefits package including RRSP matching
• Comprehensive training program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Work boots and Safety Glasses reimbursement
• Continuous Improvement culture with employee rewards
• Active Social Committee

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance and guidance to the team to support production and related problems.
• Create and program tool paths based on design models
• Collaborate with design engineers on tool design to enhance tool manufacturability
• Dismantle and repair or replace mold parts, units or fixtures, fitting and assembling parts and testing repaired tooling for proper operation
• Fit and assemble new tools
• Setup machine tools, program and setup numerically controlled machines
• Setup, operate, program and maintain various machining equipment to manufacture tooling and parts to close tolerances and to a high degree of precision

What You Bring:

• Must have experience with programming and set up CNC milling centres
• Able to demonstrate mechanical aptitude and superior fabrication skills
• Able to demonstrate troubleshooting skills, identify practical solutions and provide clear recommendations.
• Able to work with CAM software (preferably MasterCam)
• Able to work from mechanical drawings, conduct regular preventative maintenance on machine shop tools and equipment
• Good communication, organization and interpersonal skills

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.