Skilled Machine Operator- Hamilton

Job Description

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