Press Operator

Location: Breslau

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in the thriving automotive manufacturing sector? Randstad is seeking a motivated, reliable stamping press operator to join a leading tier-one automotive supplier just outside the Kitchener area. This exciting stamping press operator position is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity designed for individuals who possess a strong work ethic, an excellent attendance record, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Operating on a desirable fixed day shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this role offers the perfect work-life balance for professionals looking to establish themselves within the manufacturing & logistics sector. Please note that because the manufacturing facility is located just outside the transit-accessible limits of Kitchener, having a reliable personal vehicle is a requirement for this position, as it is not currently serviced by public bus routes.

As a stamping press operator in the automotive industry, you will play a critical role in the daily production lifecycle, ensuring that high-quality metal components are formed, inspected, and prepared for assembly. This position is ideally suited for an experienced machine professional, but our client is highly open to entry-level candidates who demonstrate a passionate willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a fast-paced industrial environment.

By stepping into this stamping press operator role, you will be supported by a robust team of manufacturing professionals dedicated to safety, precision, and operational excellence.

Advantages

• Competitive hourly compensation starting at $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, strictly pending your prior manufacturing experience.

• Highly desirable and consistent day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, allowing for stable evenings and weekends.

• Seamless temporary-to-permanent career pathway with an established global leader in the automotive manufacturing sector.

• Comprehensive on-the-job training program tailored to help entry-level candidates build specialized industrial skills.

• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit, supplemented by reliable access to Randstad’s competitive health and wellness benefits options.

• Opportunity to work within a supportive, safety-first facility culture that genuinely values and rewards individual contributions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty automated stamping presses safely and efficiently to produce high-tolerance automotive components.

• Perform routine visual quality inspections on incoming raw materials and finished stamped parts to identify defects, burrs, or irregularities.

• Load steel coils or blanks into feeding mechanisms and monitor the continuous flow of the press line.

• Use basic measuring tools and gauges to verify that part dimensions strictly align with automotive engineering blueprints.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation in accordance with company safety policies and OHS guidelines.

• Document production counts, scrap metrics, and hourly output logs accurately within the internal tracking system.

• Report any mechanical malfunctions, tool wear, or structural irregularities immediately to the shift supervisor or maintenance team.

• Collaborate productively with forklift operators and material handlers to ensure a steady supply of blanks and empty bins.

Qualifications

• Possession of a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver's license, as the plant location is outside the Kitchener bus route network.

• Prior experience operating a stamping press or working within an automotive manufacturing environment is highly preferred but not mandatory.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent practical experience in a fast-paced industrial or labor-intensive setting.

• Ability to provide solid professional references verifying your historical track record of punctuality and great attendance.

• Steel-toed safety boots (CSA approved) and a commitment to wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) daily.

• Legal authorization to work full-time hours in Canada for any employer without sponsorship.

Summary
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