Forte Tooling Technologies Ltd.

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Forte Tooling Technologies
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Shop Type: Tooling Manufacturer / Foundry Tooling Specialist / Custom Manufacturing
Industries Served: Foundry, Industrial Manufacturing, Heavy Industry, Engineering & Product Development
Typical Work: High-Mix | Custom Tooling | Prototypes to Production
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, Tool & Die Manufacturing, Fixture Building, Prototype Machining, Reverse Engineering
Materials: Tool Steel, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Plastics, Copper Alloys, Specialty Materials
Certifications: Quality-focused manufacturing processes (certifications not specified)
Shift Environment: Day and Off-Shift Opportunities Available

Forte Tooling Technologies is a Winnipeg-based manufacturing company specializing in precision tooling, molds, patterns, fixtures, and prototype development for foundries and industrial manufacturers across North America.

The company focuses on helping customers bring complex casting and manufacturing projects to life through engineering expertise, precision machining, and innovative tooling solutions. From reverse engineering legacy components to designing and manufacturing complete foundry tooling systems, Forte supports projects from concept through production.

Unlike many traditional production machine shops, Forte specializes in highly customized work where problem-solving, creativity, and technical expertise are essential. The company has built a reputation for responsiveness, quality workmanship, and the ability to tackle challenging manufacturing projects with demanding performance requirements.

Manufacturing professionals at Forte work on a wide variety of projects including:

Part Types

• Foundry tooling
• Sand casting patterns
• Permanent mold tooling
• Semi-permanent mold tooling
• Investment casting tooling
• Production fixtures
• Inspection fixtures and gauges
• Trim dies
• Prototype components

Production Style

• High-mix manufacturing
• Custom tooling projects
• Prototype development
• Small-batch production
• Engineering-driven manufacturing

Programming & Setup

• CNC programming and setup
• CAM-generated toolpaths
• Collaboration with engineering teams
• Tooling assembly and fitting
• Process improvement and troubleshooting

Materials Machined

• Tool steels
• Mild steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Titanium
• Engineering plastics
• Copper and other specialty alloys

This environment is ideal for machinists and toolmakers who enjoy variety, problem-solving, and seeing projects evolve from concept through finished product.

• CNC Milling
• Precision Tool & Die Manufacturing
• Prototype Machining
• Foundry Tooling Production
• Reverse Engineering
• Fixture & Jig Manufacturing
• Mold Manufacturing
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Engineering Support & Product Development

Forte operates a modern manufacturing environment focused on precision tooling and custom manufacturing projects.

Manufacturing Capabilities Include

• CNC Milling Centers
• Tool & Die Equipment
• Tooling Assembly & Fitting Operations
• Reverse Engineering Technologies
• 3D Scanning Services
• 3D Printing for Prototype Validation

CAM Software

• Mastercam (preferred experience)

CAD Software

• SolidWorks
• Siemens NX

Engineering & Simulation

• MAGMA Simulation Software
• 3D Scanning Technologies
• Reverse Engineering Tools

Forte's reputation is built on producing tooling and manufacturing solutions for customers with complex geometry and high-performance requirements.

Quality is supported through:

• Precision machining practices
• Engineering review and collaboration
• Design-for-manufacturability processes
• Prototype validation
• Reverse engineering expertise
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• High-precision tooling and fixture manufacturing

The company's engineering-first approach helps ensure projects are optimized before production begins, improving efficiency and reducing downstream manufacturing issues.

Team members are attracted to Forte because of the opportunity to work on unique, technically challenging projects rather than repetitive production work.

Employees enjoy:

• Four-day workweek opportunities
• $2,000 hiring bonus
• Competitive compensation
• RRSP matching
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid lunches and coffee breaks
• Training and career development programs
• Work boot and safety glass reimbursement
• Continuous improvement reward programs
• Active social committee
• Diverse and respectful workplace culture

Most importantly, Forte offers the opportunity to work on projects that require creativity, craftsmanship, and technical expertise—allowing machinists and toolmakers to have a direct impact on the finished product.

Forte Tooling Technologies is currently hiring for:

• CNC Programmer / Tool & Die Maker

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