Lead Operator - Area 2 Assembly (Afternoon Shift)

Palmerston, ON, Canada

Starting wages of $20.55/hr with $1 premium · Full-time

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Pay: Starting wages of $20.55/hr with $1 premium
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 13, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

Original job description

Lead Operators play a vital role in supporting the production of high quality parts in a Just-in-time environment. By working in one of our production departments, there are endless growth opportunities for an exciting and dynamic

Compensation And Benefits

Starting wages of $20.55/hr with $1 premium
Paid overtime after 40/hours per week
Shift Premiums ranging from +$0.40 to +$0.65 (Afternoon Shift) & +$1.00 (Night Shift)
Paint Booth Premiums +$0.50 (in addition to Shift Premiums)

We Offer a Very Extensive Benefit Program

Company Paid time off: Up to 10 Days + 5 Float Days to start, 15 Days + 5 Float Days (1st full year)
Benefits start from Day 1 – 90% Medical, 80% Dental, Variety of Paramedical Coverage ($750/service)
Uniforms are Provided + Yearly Allowance + Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
Employee Assistance Program provided through Manulife/Homewood
Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations throughout the year and $Cash Recognition Programs

Duties And Responsibilities

Follow work instructions to produce and verify conformance to quality standards.
Meet hourly quotas.
Document daily production.
Operate paint booths and know all stations
Ability to be cross trained in many areas, tasks and or machinery.
Ability to train PTMs in the absence of the Leader Tech.
Understand and follow the Kanban system.
Work in a safe manner within Health and Safety guidelines.
Maintain 5S in all assigned areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred –or - successful completion of an aptitude test
You must be able to bend, reach, lift and perform the other physical requirements of the job. Accommodations can be made.
Must be able to adhere PPE requirements (For Respirator fitness - clean shave of facial hair mandatory for adherence
Experience in Paint Booths is considered an asset.

If All Other Factors Equal Seniority Will Be Used

Straight Shift Timing on Afternoon Shift (4:30 PM-1:00 AM) but may be required to change shifts in order to accommodate production requirements.

Nature of vacancy: Replacement

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Responsibilities

Follow work instructions to produce parts that meet quality standards, meet hourly quotas, and document daily production. Operate paint booths and other stations, support cross-training and team member training, follow the Kanban system, and maintain safety and 5S standards.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, or candidates may complete an aptitude test. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job and comply with PPE requirements, including being clean-shaven for respirator use; paint booth experience is an asset.

Skills

Production Operations
Quality Control
Meeting Production Quotas
Production Documentation
Paint Booth Operation
Cross-Training
Training Team Members
Kanban System
Workplace Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Compliance
5S Workplace Organization
Physical Stamina

Benefits

Paid Overtime
Shift Premiums
Paint Booth Premium
Paid Time Off
Float Days
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Paramedical Coverage
Provided Uniforms
Yearly Uniform Allowance
Yearly Safety Boot Allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Appreciation Events
Cash Recognition Programs

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Keywords

Just-In-Time Production
Production Department
Quality Standards
Hourly Quotas
Production Documentation
Paint Booths
Cross-Training
Production Machinery
Kanban System
Health And Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Respirator
5S
Aptitude Test
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Afternoon Shift
Shift Premium
Paid Overtime

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