general machine operator.

Are you a hands-on problem solver with experience operating production equipment? We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented General Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will play an essential part in keeping our production lines running smoothly, maintaining high output quality, and performing routine equipment care.

Reliable personal vehicle is required

Key Responsibilities:

Machine Operation: Safely set up, operate, monitor, and shut down manufacturing machinery (including extrusion, molding, pressing, or packaging equipment).

Quality Assurance: Conduct regular visual inspections and basic quality checks on finished goods to ensure strict adherence to product specifications.

Troubleshooting: Spot process irregularities and minor mechanical issues quickly, making necessary adjustments on the fly.

Maintenance & Shop Upkeep: Perform routine machine maintenance—clearing jams, cleaning tooling, lubricating components—and keep work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience: 1+ years of machine operation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (experience with extrusion, plastic molding, stamping, or similar equipment preferred).

Mechanical Aptitude: Proficient with basic hand tools, reading specification sheets/blueprints, and understanding core mechanical concepts.

Precision & Detail: Sharp eye for identifying defect patterns or equipment errors early.

Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.

Key Attributes: Excellent attendance record, safety-first mindset, and a collaborative team attitude.

Advantages
Shift: Multiple shifts available, day afternoon, evenings, nights

Paid out weekly

Responsibilities
Safely operate manufacturing machinery and equipment to meet daily production targets.
Conduct continuous monitoring of machines, perform routine quality checks, and meticulously inspect finished products.
Troubleshoot mechanical faults, clear equipment jams, and perform basic preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate production logs, track output, and provide detailed handover reports to the next shift supervisor.
Keep the workstation clean and strictly adhere to all workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations

Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 1 year of machine operation experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (experience with Extrusion, Plastic Molding, Stamping, or similar machinery is highly preferred).

Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable using basic hand tools, reading specification sheets/blueprints, and understanding basic mechanical concepts.

Attention to Detail: Proven ability to spot defect patterns or minor machine errors quickly before they become larger problems.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, walk, bend, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs throughout the shift.

Work Ethic: Exceptional attendance record, strong safety-first mindset, and a great team-player attitude

Summary
If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you, apply today! Apply directly through this ad or send your resume directly to the following consultants, stating the job role in the email subject line: View email address on randstad.com

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

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.

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. show more