skilled general labourer.

Are you an experienced Skilled General Labourer looking to grow your technical skills in a modern metal manufacturing facility? Randstad is currently seeking a dedicated Skilled General Labourer to join a dynamic production team in Brantford, ON. As a vital member of our manufacturing & logistics workforce, you will contribute directly to high-quality fabrication projects within an expanding industrial environment. This full-time position offers competitive compensation ranging from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on your prior hands-on experience. Candidates can choose between two convenient Monday-to-Friday work schedules: a day shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or an afternoon shift from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, providing regular full-time hours and excellent schedule predictability.

In this role, the Skilled General Labourer will perform a variety of essential production tasks key to metal manufacturing & logistics operations. You will be actively involved in operating specialized machinery, including brake press machines, CNC equipment, and punch press machines. Everyday responsibilities include loading and unloading metal components, performing basic quality checks, and assisting lead machine operators across the production floor. Candidates with prior machine operating background in metal manufacturing & logistics settings will excel in this environment. While external forklift (FL) licenses are preferred, candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and machine operation experience are encouraged to apply.

Clear communication and strong English language skills (both spoken and written) are required for this position to ensure complete alignment with health and safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and team collaboration on the facility floor. While English is the primary working language at this Brantford, ON location, additional language capabilities are always welcomed as an asset in our diverse manufacturing & logistics teams.

Randstad Operational: Secure a job that complements your skills, supports work-life balance, and powers your goals. Get access to a range of job opportunities through permanent, temp, or contract roles with the best employers, plus ongoing training from a trusted partner who cares about your working life and well-being.

Advantages
Competitive pay rates ranging from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour based on your metal manufacturing experience.
• Consistent full-time hours on a Monday to Friday schedule (choose 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 12:00 PM–8:00 PM).
• Opportunity to expand your career with a industry leader in manufacturing & logistics in Brantford, ON.
• Weekly pay schedule with access to Randstad’s comprehensive employee benefits program.
• Supportive, health-and-safety-focused work environment with continuous opportunities for skill development.

Responsibilities
Safely operate specialized fabrication machinery, including brake press machines, CNC units, and punch press machines within a metal manufacturing facility.
• Perform physical material handling tasks, such as loading metal sheets into machinery and unloading finished fabricated components.
• Perform routine quality control inspections on processed metal parts using standard measuring tools to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Support shop floor manufacturing & logistics operations by keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Operate external forklift equipment safely to move raw metal stock and completed products across the facility (if certified).
• Collaborate closely with shop supervisors and team members to meet daily production targets efficiently and safely.

Qualifications
Direct experience working as a Skilled General Labourer or Machine Operator in metal manufacturing & logistics.
• Hands-on familiarity operating machinery such as brake presses, CNC equipment, or punch presses.
• External forklift (FL) license is strongly preferred, though not strictly required.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday on your designated shift without schedule conflicts.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety protocols and active teamwork.
Practical experience operating brake press, CNC, or punch press machinery in a metal manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency using basic hand tools, measuring devices, and industrial equipment.
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills to follow safety guidelines and technical instructions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs and standing throughout full shifts.
• Sharp attention to detail, quality focus, and strong troubleshooting capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

Summary
At Randstad, our specialized recruiters are experts in manufacturing & logistics and are committed to helping you land a role where you can thrive. When you partner with us, you gain direct access to premier industrial employers across Brantford, ON and personalized career guidance every step of the way. If this current opportunity is not the ideal fit for your career goals, reach out to us today to discover more exciting job openings!

Please apply directly to 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.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies. show more