Set-Up Press Labourer – Waterloo

Grand River Personnel Limited; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 62,543,000 - 68,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand River Personnel is seeking an experienced Set-Up Press Labourer for a full-time, ongoing opportunity in Waterloo. This role requires hands-on metal fabrication and plastics press operation experience, including press set-ups, tooling changeovers, equipment cleaning, and in-process quality inspections using precision measuring tools.

The position offers nights: 11:00 pm – 9:00 am (training on day shift for 2 weeks) with a pay rate of $22.70/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in metal fabrication, press operation, machine set-up, or injection moulding.
• Experience completing press, mould, or tooling changeovers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience cleaning and preparing presses and tooling between production runs.
• Strong quality inspection experience using Vernier calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• CSA footwear

Responsibilities

• Complete mould and tooling changeovers to support efficient production scheduling.
• Clean presses, tooling, moulds, water lines, and surrounding equipment between production runs.
• Apply mould protectant, tag tooling, and properly store equipment following production.
• Install moulds, tooling, and required equipment for upcoming production jobs.
• Coordinate production changeovers with Material Handlers to minimize downtime.
• Produce first-off samples and obtain Quality Control approval before production begins.
• Perform in-process inspections using Vernier calipers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Monitor product quality, identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and maintain production standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Quality inspections

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Vernier calipers

Gauges

Measuring tools

Overhead crane

Job description

On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel is recruiting an experienced Set-Up Press Labourer for a full-time ongoing opportunity in WATERLOO.

This is not an entry-level machine operator position. We are looking for someone with hands-on metal fabrication and plastics press operation experience who is confident completing press set-ups, tooling changeovers, equipment cleaning, and in-process quality inspections using precision measuring tools.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality and precision matter, we'd like to hear from you!

Pay Rate: $22.70/hr

Shift: Nights: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 pm - 9:00 am , must be able to train on day shift for 2 weeks.

We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is not open to students.

Responsibilities:

• Complete mould and tooling changeovers to support efficient production scheduling
• Clean presses, tooling, moulds, water lines, and surrounding equipment between production runs
• Apply mould protectant, tag tooling, and properly store equipment following production
• Install moulds, tooling, and required equipment for upcoming production jobs
• Coordinate production changeovers with Material Handlers to minimize downtime
• Produce first-off samples and obtain Quality Control approval before production begins
• Perform in-process inspections using Vernier calipers, gauges, and other measuring equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and production documentation
• Monitor product quality, identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and maintain production standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in metal fabrication, press operation, machine set-up, or injection moulding
• Experience completing press, mould, or tooling changeovers in a manufacturing environment
• Experience cleaning and preparing presses and tooling between production runs
• Strong quality inspection experience using Vernier calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality standards, defect identification, and corrective actions
• Overhead crane experience is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment
• Reliable attendance, strong attention to detail, and commitment to workplace safety
• CSA footwear

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.