Machine Operator – Electrical Cable Manufacturing in Fergus | $31.21 / hour (2025-09-11)

IS2 Staffing Services; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top staffing agency is seeking motivated Machine Operators to join a production team in Fergus, Ontario. In this full-time role, you will operate and maintain production equipment to manufacture electrical cables. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $31.21, with opportunities for increases after training, as well as benefits, including coverage for boots and glasses. Flexibility in work schedule is required due to rotating shifts.

Benefits

Wage progression

Boot and safety glasses allowance

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine operation environment is an asset.
• Comfortable working with measuring tools and equipment.
• Willingness to work in a unionized setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines with correct tools and materials for production.
• Perform quality checks on in-process and finished goods.
• Safely operate pallet jacks and forklifts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to operate measuring tools

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklifts

Job description

Overview

We are seeking motivated Machine Operators to join our production team in Fergus. Machine Operators play a key role in the manufacturing of electrical cables by safely running and maintaining production equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring smooth workflow throughout the process.

Location: Fergus, ON

Job Type: Full-Time | Unionized Environment

Pay Rate: $31.21 / hour (with scheduled increases after probation and training milestones)

Responsibilities

• Set up machines with the correct tools, raw materials, and specifications for each production run
• Read and interpret design recipes and cable drawings
• Perform quality checks on in-process and finished goods, including visual inspections and precise measurements using tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, diameter tapes, and tensile testing equipment
• Monitor and adjust equipment to ensure products meet quality standards
• Handle materials throughout production (feeding machines, removing finished goods, labeling, packaging)
• Safely operate walk-behind pallet jacks, stand-up reach trucks, forklifts, and overhead cranes
• Complete basic maintenance tasks, such as oil and filter changes, greasing, and checking bearings / rollers
• Identify and flag any non-conforming product when necessary

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine operation environment is an asset
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with measuring tools and equipment
• Ability to follow directions, read technical drawings, and maintain quality standards
• Willingness to work in a unionized setting and participate in training as required
• Physically capable of working in a fast-paced production environment

Work Schedule

• 8-hour rotating shifts (Mon–Fri) : Days, afternoons, and nights (rotation may be adjusted based on business needs).
• 12-hour continental shifts : Rotating days and nights, including weekends. Premium pay applies for weekend shifts.

Flexibility is required, as employees may be reassigned between schedules to meet operational needs.

Benefits

• Starting rate : $31.21 / hour with wage progression after probation and training milestones
• Boot and safety glasses allowance after probation ($265 for boots, $210 for prescription safety glasses)
• Benefits package :
• Prescription and vision coverage after 30 days (company paid)
• Dental, life insurance ($65,000 flat), and AD&D after 90 days (minimal employee contribution)
• Short-term disability coverage (up to 52 weeks) after 90 days
• Vacation : Accrued annually (July–June) with scheduled plant shutdowns in May and August
• Additional paid floater days during the year-end holiday shutdown

Let us look after you, so you can look after your business.