CNC Programmer/Tool & Die Maker - Forte

Nordstern Group of Companies; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2000 hiring bonus

Competitive Salary

4-day workweek

Full benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Nordstern Group of Companies in Winnipeg seeks a skilled CNC Programmer to assist in production and tooling. The role involves creating tool paths, collaborating with engineers, and troubleshooting machine issues.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with CNC milling, and excellent communication skills. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with programming and set up CNC milling centres.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and superior fabrication skills.
• Ability to work from mechanical drawings and conduct maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist team to support production and related problems.
• Create and program tool paths based on design models.
• Collaborate with engineers on tool design for manufacturability.
• Repair or replace mold parts and test repaired tools.
• Setup and maintain various machining equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

CAM software knowledge (MasterCam)

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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