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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 ForRequired 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. Apply Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC. Apply Now or Save This Job to come back later.