Skilled Machine Operator- Hamilton

Recruiting Concepts Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Hamilton is seeking a Skilled Machine Operator with over 5 years of experience. The role involves operating specialized machines, performing maintenance, and ensuring production targets are met. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive team culture, with opportunities for training and growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Supportive, team-based culture

Opportunities for training and growth

Stable, full-time position

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years as a Machine Operator.
• Local to Hamilton.
• Experience in brush making or similar manufacturing environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate work center equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform tooling changeovers, program changes, and setups.
• Conduct and assist with preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Complete production logs and work orders.
• Meet production targets and report issues or delays promptly.

Skills

Operating work center equipment

Tooling changeovers

Preventative maintenance

Production logs

Quality assurance checks

Education

Technical diploma or higher in a related field

Tools

Presses

Lathes

SAS machines

Trimmers

Hot stampers

Job description

Skilled Machine Operator – Hamilton, ON

Pay: $18–$21/hour (up to $25/hour based on experience once cross trained)

Shifts: 2 openings for Day Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM AND 2 openings for Afternoon Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 12:30 AM

(Afternoon shift will require 2–3 weeks of day shift training)

Overview

We are recruiting skilled & experienced Machine Operators on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company in the Hamilton area. This company specializes in producing high-quality brushes and related products, serving both industrial and commercial clients. Our ideal people live local to Hamilton ON, have 5+ yrs experience running technical, manual and semi automated machines in a production environment and have completed a Technical education program.

Reporting to the Production Lead, the Operator is responsible for maintaining machine uptime, minimizing scrap, and ensuring customer orders are completed on time. This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment (specialized machines used in brush making), performing tooling changeovers, completing documentation, and contributing to a safe, team-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate work center equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform tooling changeovers, program changes, and setups
• Conduct and assist with preventative maintenance and minor repairs
• Complete production logs and work orders (material usage, downtime, etc.)
• Meet production targets and report issues or delays promptly
• Participate in physical inventories and department meetings
• Perform and document quality assurance checks on all products
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Support scheduling efficiencies and continuous improvement
• Follow all plant policies and safety procedures
• Actively contribute to a positive team environment

Qualifications

• Education; Technical diploma or higher (in a related or mechanical field)
• Minimum 5+ years as a Machine Operator
• Local to Hamilton

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• Presses, lathes, SAS machines, trimmers, or hot stampers
• Manual, semi-automatic machine experience
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience highly transferrable
• Flywheels, PLCs, and HMIs

Experience in brush making or similar manufacturing environments is an asset; Strip brush machines (double band), flat wire, or synthetic segment machinery

Why Join This Team

• Competitive pay
• Supportive, team-based culture
• Opportunities for training, growth, and skill development
• Stable, full-time position