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
Cooperative 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.
Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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📌 CNC Mill Machinist – Setup & Operation (4th Axis VMC) (Ontario)
🏢 Fostet Manufacturing
📍 Ontario