Machine Operator

Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking to advance your career with a thriving manufacturing team in Guelph? We are currently seeking a CNC Punching Machine Operator to join our client's team on either the day shift (Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) or the afternoon shift (Monday to Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM, offering a 5% afternoon shift premium). This high-impact role within the manufacturing & logistics sector is an outstanding opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a safety-first, growth-oriented industrial environment.

As a Machine Operator, you will play a critical role in sheet metal fabrication and production workflow. Our recruitment specialists at Randstad specialize in connecting top talent with industry-leading employers. Working in skilled trades, you will be responsible for setting up CNC turret punches and laser machinery, loading raw materials with counterbalanced forklifts, conducting precision quality checks, and maintaining tooling to guarantee superior production standards. Whether you are operating advanced Amada punching systems or programming CNC parameters, your work ensures high-level throughput and tight dimensional accuracy.

We represent premier employers across Ontario, matching candidates to rewarding roles where their technical aptitudes are recognized and valued. In this position, you will be employed directly by our reputable client, utilizing modern machinery and reliable enterprise resource planning systems (SAP MRP) to drive operational success. Our recruiters are experts in their fields and are dedicated to understanding your individual strengths, career goals, and scheduling preferences to place you in a role where you can thrive.

Advantages
• Competitive compensation ranging from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• 5% shift premium for afternoon shift workers.
• Consistent, full-time schedule
• Welcoming, collaborative workplace culture with a strong emphasis on health and safety.
• Modern facility equipped with cutting-edge CNC and laser fabrication technology.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing manufacturer in Guelph.
• Weekly direct deposit pay structure and comprehensive onboarding support.
• Dedicated guidance from specialized Randstad recruiters who understand the skilled trades market.

Responsibilities
• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC turret punches, Amada punching equipment, and laser cutting machinery according to production specifications.
• Load and position skids of sheet steel onto machine beds safely and efficiently using material handling equipment and forklifts.
• Review technical blueprints, engineering drawings, and work order documents to determine correct setups, sequences, and tolerances.
• Perform preventative maintenance, tooling sharpening, die adjustments, and routine pre-shift safety device inspections.
• Conduct first-off, in-process, and final quality inspections using precision measuring tools including vernier calipers, height gauges, and protractors.
• Record completions, production outputs, and in-process fallout accurately through SAP MRP data collection terminals.
• Follow daily production schedules and prioritize jobs established by plant supervision and planning personnel.
• Maintain an organized, debris-free work cell adhering to 5S methodology and strict industrial safety standards.
• Collaborate with shop floor leadership and cross-functional maintenance teams to troubleshoot technical deviations and process bottlenecks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall plant productivity in skilled trades.

Qualifications
• 5+ years of verified CNC experience operating, setting up, and troubleshooting laser and punching equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with CNC Amada punching machines is considered a strong asset.
• Solid working knowledge of blueprint interpretation and geometric dimensioning.
• Demonstrated proficiency using vernier calipers, height gauges, and protractors for precision tolerances.
• Valid forklift certification or documented experience moving industrial steel inventory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods in a busy manufacturing plant.
• Commitment to workplace safety, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Eligibility to work legally in Canada.

Summary
If this position does not align with your current goals, connect with our expert recruiters today to explore numerous other rewarding career paths.

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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 accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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