Brakepress Operator / General Labourer - Burford

Randstad Canada; Burford; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Brake Press Operator and Metal Fabrication Labourer for a day-shift role in Burford, Ontario. The position offers full-time hours with a 12:00 PM finish every Friday, in a modern, safety-focused facility.

Responsibilities include forming and bending sheet metal, setting up tooling, and performing quality checks. The successful candidate will have 1–2 years in metal fabrication and strong blueprint-reading skills.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of metal fabrication, machine operation, or industrial shop experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or technical drawings.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and wearing steel-toed boots.
• Clear English communication for safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Form and bend sheet metal per client blueprints and specs.
• Set up, install, and adjust dies, punches, and tooling for runs.
• Safely load, position, and unload materials and parts.
• Perform quality checks using precision measurement tools.
• Support general shop duties to maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

English communication

Blueprint interpretation

Tool setup

Quality inspection

Tools

Brake press machinery

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring tapes

Job description

Brake Press Operator & Metal Fabrication Labourer Day Shift

Location: Burford, Ontario

Industry: Manufacturing & Logistics

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Are you a skilled machine operator or general labourer seeking steady full-time hours, great pay, and a true work-life balance? We are looking for a Brake Press Operator / General Labourer to join an industry-leading custom metal fabrication and precision machining team here in Burford, ON.

Say goodbye to late shifts! With a 12:00 PM finish every Friday, you get a head start on your weekend while earning a competitive wage in a clean, modern, and safety-focused facility.

Advantages

• Competitive Pay: Earn between $20.00 – $22.00/hr, paid weekly.


• Ideal Schedule: Day shifts only with early Friday wrap-ups at noon.


• Great Environment: Modern, well-maintained, and safe custom metal fabrication shop.


• Dedicated Support: Guidance and career coaching from Randstad’s specialized Manufacturing & Logistics recruiting team.

Responsibilities

• Form and bend sheet metal according to precise client blueprints and job specs.


• Prepare, install, and adjust tooling, dies, and punches for daily production runs.


• Safely load, position, and unload raw materials and finished parts.


• Perform quality checks on completed items using precision measurement equipment.


• Assist with general shop duties to maintain smooth workflow and uphold a clean, organized work station.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–2 years working in metal fabrication, machine operation, or industrial general shop work.


• Technical Skills: Ability to set up and operate brake press machinery, perform production runs, and interpret blueprints or technical drawings.


• Precision: Proficiency with standard measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and measuring tapes.


• Physical Requirements: Ability to comfortably handle manual shop duties and lift up to 50 lbs regularly. Must have steel-toed safety boots.


• Soft Skills: Dependable, detail-driven, and a great team player with clear English communication skills (essential for safety guidelines, operational training, and daily team collaboration).

Summary

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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 [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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