
About us
🔎At a Glance
Company Name: Ellery Manufacturing Ltd.
Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Shop Type: Heavy Industrial Job Shop / Contract Manufacturer
Industries Served: Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Mining, Forestry, Marine, Construction, Government
Typical Work: High-mix custom manufacturing (prototype → production)
Machining Capabilities: Large-part CNC milling, horizontal boring, vertical turning, CNC turning, fabrication
Materials: Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, plastics
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015–based QMS, CWB CSA W47.1 (AWS D1.1 equivalent), ABS / DNV / API / Lloyds quality levels
Shift Environment: Primarily day shift (Monday–Friday)
---
About Ellery Manufacturing Ltd.
Ellery Manufacturing is a family-owned CNC machining and fabrication company located in Surrey, British Columbia, supporting major industrial customers across energy, infrastructure, marine, and heavy equipment sectors.
Founded in 1978 by machinist Les Ellery, the company has grown from a single lathe in a rented warehouse corner into a modern 20,000 sq ft production facility equipped for large, complex manufacturing projects. Today, Ellery remains 100% family owned and operated, with a reputation built on craftsmanship, reliability, and long-term customer relationships.
The shop focuses on producing custom industrial components where precision, durability, and documentation are critical. Work ranges from one-off large parts to repeat production runs, supported by disciplined quality systems and experienced machinists.
Ellery serves industries including Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Mining, Forestry, Commercial Marine, Construction, Pharmaceuticals, and Government programs.
---
The Work You’ll Be Doing
Machinists at Ellery Manufacturing work on:
Part Types: Large industrial components, structural parts, heavy equipment hardware, custom assemblies
Production Style: High-mix, custom work with repeat programs for long-term customers
Typical Tolerances: Down to ±0.0001″ depending on application
Programming & Setup: Setup-driven machining with independent operation
Materials Machined: Primarily steel and alloy materials, along with stainless, cast iron, aluminum, and specialty materials
This is not small-part production work — machinists routinely handle medium to very large components using overhead cranes and specialized fixturing.
---
Machining Capabilities
- Large-part CNC milling (vertical and horizontal)
- Horizontal boring mills
- Vertical turning (VTL) up to 98″ diameter / 40,000 lbs
- CNC turning centers
- Prototype through production manufacturing
- Build-to-print industrial machining
- Integrated fabrication and welding support
---
CNC Equipment
Large-Part / Multi-Axis Machines
- Doosan DB130CX Horizontal Boring Mill
- Doosan DBC-110 Horizontal
- Toshiba BTD200QE Horizontal
- HAAS EC-1600 Horizontals (x2)
- O-M NEO Series Vertical Turning Centers (up to 98″ capacity)
CNC Mills
- HAAS VF-8 Vertical Mill
- HAAS VF-9 Vertical Mill
CNC Lathes / Turning
- Okuma LB3511-BB Turning Center
- O-M NEO Vertical Turning Centers
Support Equipment
- 12 overhead jib cranes (1-ton each)
- 2 overhead cranes (10-ton capacity)
- Forklifts up to 8,000 lbs
- Large welding positioners and fabrication equipment
---
Software & Programming
CAM Software: GibbsCAM
ERP: ECI JobBoss2
CAD Support: IGES, STEP, DXF, Parasolid and other common formats
---
Quality, Inspection & Certifications
Ellery Manufacturing operates within a disciplined quality environment supported by:
Quality Systems: ISO 9001:2015–based Quality Management System
Certifications & Standards:
- CWB Certified Welding to CSA W47.1 (AWS D1.1 equivalent)
- ABS, DNV, API, and Lloyds quality levels
Quality Processes:
- First article inspection
- In-process inspection
- Final inspection prior to shipment
- Full documentation and reporting
- 100% material and part traceability
Additional services include heat treating, stress relieving, sandblasting, painting, and NDT testing (UT, MPI, tensile, visual).
---
Why Machinists Choose to Work at Ellery Manufacturing
Machinists value Ellery because it offers:
- Stable, family-owned company with over 45 years of history
- Work on large, complex industrial components
- Modern facility with ongoing upgrades
- Clean, organized, safety-focused shop environment
- Skilled team of experienced tradespeople
- Real projects that require craftsmanship — not repetitive commodity work
- Day-shift schedule with overtime opportunities
- Long-term career stability
---
Open CNC Machinist Jobs
Ellery Manufacturing is currently hiring for:
- Experienced CNC Machinists (Large-Part / VTL / Boring Mill)
👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Ellery Manufacturing on hireCNC
Company size
11-50 employees
Wanted occupations
CNC Machinist
Wanted field of studies
Machining
Get in touch

Company benefits
Extended health care
Dental care
Vision care
Paid time off
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Other benefits
