Updated August 24, 2026

At a glance
Company: Forte Tooling Technologies

Location: Winnipeg, MB R3T 1T5, Canada

Pay: CAD $65,000–$100,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Weekday shifts with a 4-day workweek available

Experience: Entry to Senior (open to various experience levels)

Machines: 3-axis vertical mills (Okuma and Mazak brands a bonus)

Why join Forte Tooling Technologies?
Forte Tooling Technologies builds precision tooling, molds, patterns, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions for foundries producing complex, high-performance castings. We're looking for a CNC Setup Machinist to set up and run our 3-axis vertical milling centers — a hands-on setup and operating role, not a programming or tool-design position.

You will load and adjust machine setups, run production jobs on vertical mills, and help keep work moving efficiently on the shop floor, all while supporting the wider production team.

Forte offers a competitive CAD $65,000–$100,000 annual salary, a $2,000 hiring bonus, a comprehensive benefits package, RRSP matching, paid breaks, training, and opportunities for advancement. Weekday employees may also have access to a 4-day workweek.

What you'll be doing

Set up 3-axis vertical CNC milling centers for production jobs

Load, adjust, and verify machine setups, including fixtures, workholding, and tool offsets

Operate CNC machining equipment to produce precision components to tight tolerances

Monitor machining cycles and make setup adjustments to maintain qualityTroubleshoot setup and production-related issues as they come up

Perform preventive maintenance on machine-shop equipment

Support the shop floor with hands-on setup guidance





Ensure finished parts meet quality and performance requirements

Machines & setups

3-axis vertical mill tooling set-ups

Okuma and Mazak machine brands are a bonus, not mandatory

5-axis experience is a bonus, not required

Machine-shop and tooling equipment

Shop highlights

Customized tooling projects rather than repetitive production work

Precision molds, patterns, fixtures, prototypes, and production tooling

Hands-on setup and machining work across a range of jobs

4-day workweek available for weekday shifts

Shift premiums available for off-shifts

Paid lunch and coffee breaks

Comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition and continuous-improvement rewards

What we're looking for
Required

Proficiency at 3-axis vertical mill tooling set-ups

Experience setting up and operating CNC milling centers

Strong machining skills

Ability to troubleshoot setup and production issues

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Strong mechanical aptitude

Good communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred

Familiarity with Okuma and Mazak machine brands (a bonus, not mandatory)

5-axis machining experience (a bonus, not required)





General machine-shop experience

Why you'll like working here
If you enjoy hands-on machine work, precise setups, and being part of a team that builds high-quality custom tooling, Forte offers a role where your setup skills directly drive production. You will join a collaborative team that values training and provides room to develop your career.

Pay, benefits & schedule
Pay: CAD $65,000–$100,000 per year

Benefits:

$2,000 hiring bonus

Comprehensive perks package

RRSP matching program

Paid lunch and coffee breaks

Absent Time Paid hours

Work-boot reimbursement

Safety-glasses reimbursement

Comprehensive training program

Career advancement opportunities

Schedule: Weekday shifts with a 4-day workweek available. Shift premiums are available for off-shifts.

About Forte Tooling Technologies
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Forte Tooling Technologies supports foundries and manufacturers with precision tooling, molds, patterns, reverse engineering, prototypes, and production-support solutions. The company combines engineering, CAD design, machining, and tooling expertise to help customers solve complex manufacturing challenges.

Forte's work spans prototype tooling, one-off projects, and complete production tooling for demanding industrial applications. Its collaborative environment brings machinists, toolmakers, engineers, and designers together to improve manufacturability and solve practical production problems. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, strengthen processes, and continuously improve how work gets done.

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📌 CNC Setup Machinist (Manitoba)
🏢 Forte Tooling Technologies
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