Machine Operator Assistant

A respected manufacturing leader is expanding its production crew and looking for dependable, hands-on workers ready to master new machinery. In this position, you will work alongside an experienced crew, learning the ropes on high-capacity industrial equipment while keeping product lines running smoothly.

Position: Machine Operator Assistant
City: Cambridge
Position Type: Contract-to-hire
Salary: $20 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM

This role offers a straightforward path into skilled plant operations. You will support daily machine runs, verify part quality as items come off the line, and build valuable technical experience in a busy, collaborative shop.



Advantages
Steady pay rate of $20 per hour to start

Long term contract-to-hire placement with a clear track toward full time permanence

Reliable Cambridge shop setting with consistent, year-round schedules

Four-day work week on a Monday to Thursday shift from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, giving you three-day weekends every single week

On the job cross-training on industrial presses, automated tooling, and weld equipment

Rapid internal advancement pathways within a growing production facility


Responsibilities
Feed raw materials into machine presses and automated welding fixtures

Remove finished parts safely and stack them neatly for transport

Run visual quality checks to catch flaws or irregular cuts early

Sort, count, and package completed goods into designated shipping bins

Handle routine lifting up to 25 pounds regularly, with occasional loads up to 50 pounds

Keep workstations clean, organized, and free of floor debris

Qualifications
Minimum 6 months of direct hands-on experience in a heavy manufacturing or production facility

CSA certified safety footwear required on day one

Daily access to private, reliable transportation due to early morning start times not supported by transit routes

Full availability to work the required Monday through Thursday schedule without conflicts

Physical capability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift

Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, high-volume industrial shop with provided hearing protection

Summary
Step into a steady Cambridge role that pairs hands-on machinery training with long-term stability. This contract-to-hire Machine Operator Assistant position pays $20 per hour and gets you out of the plant with plenty of time left in your week thanks to a four-day schedule. If this matches what you are looking for, send your resume over to jordan.hakooz@randstad.ca today. If someone in your circle, whether a friend, relative, or former coworker, is looking for solid manufacturing work, pass this posting their way so they can get in touch as well.

Interested in this position?

Ways to apply:

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Visit www.randstad.ca to search by job title and apply online

send your resume to jordan.hakooz@randstad.ca

Disclaimer - This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By
applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a
general screening as new positions arise. Even if the timing isn't right today,
applying now puts you at the top of our list for future openings!

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