Machine Operator

Aerotek; Kingston; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Operator / Process Operator in Kingston, Ontario, on a 3 months contract to hire. You will operate and maintain equipment at a metals recycling and hydrometallurgy plant, performing routine sampling, testing, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and tour-ready operations.

The role involves a rotating day/night schedule with a 12-hour rotation once fully on shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing or machine operation experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and processes.
• Ability to work rotating day/night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 20 kg, wearing a full-face respirator, and working in demanding industrial environments.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and safety focus in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Perform process sampling, testing, quality checks, and document results to maintain product quality.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor equipment repairs.
• Safely handle materials, chemical reagents, and inventory transactions while maintaining accurate records.
• Follow all safety procedures, participate in housekeeping activities, and support continuous production through teamwork and shift coverage.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Safety-conscious

Tools

Industrial equipment troubleshooting

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator / Process Operator

Contract: 3 months contract to hire

Schedule: Training is on day shift Monday - Friday 8 hours 7 - 3 for 2/3 weeks max before going on rotation which is 12 hours rotational every 2 weeks between days and nights

Pay: $24/hr

Location: Kingston, Ontario

Job Description

This role is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment at a metals recycling and hydrometallurgy plant, performing routine sampling, testing, and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and tour-ready operations. The machine operator works closely with the operations team to support continuous production, quality control, and housekeeping while adhering to strict safety standards in a fast-paced, rotating shift environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

• Perform process sampling, testing, quality checks, and document results to maintain product quality.

• Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and minor equipment repairs.

• Safely handle materials, chemical reagents, and inventory transactions while maintaining accurate records.

• Follow all safety procedures, participate in housekeeping activities, and support continuous production through teamwork and shift coverage.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of manufacturing, production, or machine operation experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment and processes.

• Ability to work rotating day/night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• Physically capable of lifting up to 20 kg, wearing a full-face respirator, and working in demanding industrial environments.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kingston, ON.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kingston, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kingston,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco:

Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18 000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.