set up technician.

As a Setup Operator will be responsible for interpreting complex engineering drawings and fabrication details to design, build, and modify jigs and fixtures, ensuring seamless, repeatable production cycles. Working within a state-of-the-art manufacturing & logistics environment, the successful Setup Operator will perform critical first-piece machine setups, tool changes, and routine calibration adjustments on a variety of specialized machinery to prepare them for production runs. This position requires strong technical acumen, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards on the production floor.

Location: Grimsby
Pay: $30-$35/HR
Shift: Monday- Friday 8am to 5pm

Advantages

• Permanent career opportunity with long-term job security and advancement potential.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and medical benefits package provided by an industry-leading employer.
• Opportunity to work with modern machinery and high-quality tooling in a progressive manufacturing & logistics hub.
• Generous paid vacation time, sick leave, and statutory holiday pay.

• A supportive, safety-first workplace culture that values employee well-being and continuous skills development.

Responsibilities
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and fabrication details to determine precise product specifications.
• Set up, calibrate, and safely operate industrial saws, drill presses, and rolling machines according to standard operating procedures.
• Perform crucial first-piece setups, test runs, and structural adjustments before initiating full-scale production runs.
• Monitor machine performance during operation, making real-time adjustments to maintain strict quality tolerances.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on machinery, jigs, and tools within the manufacturing & logistics facility.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and resolve production variances.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace adhering to all occupational health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience as a Set Up Technician or in a highly similar manufacturing setup role.
• Demonstrated, practical experience setting up and operating industrial saws, drill presses, and material rollers.
• Solid background in fixture design, jig modification, and interpreting blueprint drawings.
• Ability to perform physical tasks required by the role, including lifting materials and standing for extended production shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a technical certificate or apprenticeship in machining, manufacturing, or fabrication is highly preferred.
• Full flexibility and commitment to working full-time hours on-site at the Grimsby, Ontario facility.

Summary
If this is something you would be interested in please submit your resume or email it to Paulina Galinski at View email address on randstad.com

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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