Press Line Operator - Elora

Randstad Canada; Elora; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid uniforms

Safety shoe allowance

PPE covered

Employer-paid benefits

Retirement match

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Press Line Operator for our Elora, ON site. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, with a rotating 12-hour continental schedule (7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM), including weekends, near Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo.

You will load, run, and unload compression presses, perform ISO 9001 quality checks, trim and label finished parts, and prepare materials while maintaining safety and clean workspaces. Comprehensive benefits apply after conversion.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a hot production environment.
• Flexibility to work a 12-hour rotating continental schedule (days/nights, weekends).
• Reliable personal vehicle required; site not accessible by public transit.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Safely load, run, and unload compression presses following daily production schedules and routers.
• Quality & Precision: Perform ISO 9001 quality audits, weight checks, and first-off visual inspections.
• Finishing: Use hand tools to precision-trim finished components, label conforming products, and quarantine defects.
• Material Prep: Ensure raw stock is audited, weighed, and staged before press runs.
• Documentation & Safety: Log daily production counts accurately, keep a clean workspace, and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Schedule flexibility

Reliable vehicle for commute

Job description

Job description

Press Line Operator Elora, ON

Location: Near Guelph / Kitchener-Waterloo (Reliable vehicle required; non-transit accessible)

Pay Rate: Starts at $23.50/hr + generous shift premiums

Shift: Rotating 2-week continental schedule (12-hr days/nights, including weekends)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

Why Join The Team?

Step into a high-impact manufacturing role with a industry-leading employer located under 30 minutes from Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo. This position offers top-tier hourly pay, clear permanent hiring paths, and an exceptional perks package once transitioned.

Advantages

• Top-Tier Compensation: Earn $23.50/hr to start, boosted by competitive shift premiums.
• Perks Provided: Paid uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and all required PPE covered.
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits (Upon Perm Conversion): Comprehensive health, drug, vision, STD/LTD, and family life insurance with zero payroll deductions.
• Strong Retirement Match: Up to 5% employer match + 1% bonus contribution (up to 11% total potential).
• Culture: Regular employee appreciation events and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Safely load, run, and unload compression presses following daily production schedules and routers.
• Quality & Precision: Perform ISO 9001 quality audits, weight checks, and first-off visual inspections.
• Finishing: Use hand tools (trimming knives, picks) to precision-trim finished components, label conforming products, and quarantine defects.
• Material Prep: Ensure raw stock is audited, weighed, and staged before press runs.
• Documentation & Safety: Log daily production counts accurately, keep a clean workspace, and maintain safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record in heavy manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Mechanical Skill: Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and hand-tool experience.
• Physical Readiness: Capability to handle heavy lifting and work comfortably in a hot production setting.
• Schedule Flexibility: Able to work a 12-hour rotating continental schedule (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, including alternating weekends).
• Commute: Must have a reliable personal vehicle (site is not accessible via public transit).

Summary

If you have the mechanical drive and hands-on experience to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment, submit your resume today to connect with our recruitment team!

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.

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