machine operator - mechanical setup and run.

Location: Brantford, ON
Pay Rate: $21.00 – $23.00 / hr (Weekly Pay Experience-Based)
Schedule: Full-Time Steady Days, Afternoons, Nights, or Rotating Shifts

Take the controls of advanced automated systems.

If you know how to dial in equipment parameters, troubleshoot minor mechanical jams, and keep a machine running at peak efficiency, your skills are in high demand. We are looking for hands-on Machine Operators to program, feed, and oversee automated production machinery in modern Brantford plants.

What Your Shift Entails:

Complete initial changeovers, tooling swaps, and sensor calibrations according to job work orders.
Monitor operating speeds, temperatures, pressures, and cycle times to prevent line interruptions.
Clear minor operational jams safely using lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols and basic hand tools.
Run periodic dimensional inspections on first-off and mid-run parts using precision gauges.

What You Bring:

Demonstrated mechanical inclination and previous experience running production machinery.
Familiarity with HMI control panels and baseline equipment diagnostics.

Ability to follow detailed technical run sheets and standard work instructions.

Advantages
Competitive Wages: $21.00 – $23.00/hr based on prior experience.
Weekly Payday: Direct deposit every Friday with 4% vacation pay included.
Flexible Shifts: Choose straight Days, Afternoons, Nights, or balanced rotations.
Full-Time + Overtime: Consistent 40-hour workweeks with additional OT available.
Skill Advancement: Build hands-on expertise on cutting-edge automated industrial systems.

Responsibilities
Machine Operation: Set up, calibrate, and manage automated manufacturing equipment to meet daily output targets.
Quality Control: Run physical inspections and dimensional checks against strict customer and engineering specs.
Troubleshooting: Perform quick mechanical adjustments and minor repairs to minimize line delays.
Workplace Safety: Keep work areas clean, organized, and fully compliant with OHSA standards.
Team Coordination: Collaborate with warehouse and material handling teams to maintain an uninterrupted production flow.

Qualifications
Experience: Prior operational background across manufacturing, assembly, or packaging lines.
Technical Aptitude: Skilled with hand tools for equipment setups, line changeovers, and basic preventative adjustments.
Reliability: Punctual, accountable, and safety-conscious with a collaborative team mindset.
Physical Capability: Able to bend, lift, stand, and navigate an active plant environment for the duration of the shift.

Summary
Ways to apply:

- Apply directly to this ad
- Visit to search by job title and apply online
- send your resume on View email address on randstad.com with subject line "MO - Brantford"

Disclaimer - This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise. Even if the timing isn't right today, applying now puts you at the top of our list for future openings!

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