Experienced Mill Operations Assistant – Waterloo

On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel is recruiting reliable and mechanically inclined Manufacturing Associates for full-time vacancies in Waterloo, ON.

Are you someone who enjoys working with machinery, figuring out how things work, and staying busy in a hands-on production environment? This is an opportunity to build on your manufacturing experience while working alongside experienced operators and gaining exposure to machine set-ups, tooling, quality control, material handling, and production processes.

The ideal candidate is mechanically minded, dependable, safety-focused, and interested in developing their skills with the potential for long-term growth.

This is a FULL-TIME opportunity with the potential for long-term employment.

Hours of Work

Weekly Rotation between Days/Afternoons

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00 PM, overtime available as required

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr + 4% vacation pay added to each cheque weekly

Responsibilities

• Support daily mill operations by preparing materials, tooling, and equipment for production.
• Assist with machine set-ups, tooling changes, and production changeovers.
• Help operators troubleshoot basic production issues and keep equipment running efficiently.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure products meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Use gauges and measuring equipment to verify product specifications.
• Complete deburring, finishing, and other secondary processing as required.
• Handle, bundle, label, and package completed product in accordance with customer and production requirements.
• Review work orders, production documentation, and packaging instructions to ensure jobs are completed correctly.
• Assist with production testing and related equipment set-ups.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Identify and communicate quality, equipment, material, or safety concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Take on additional production duties as required to support the team.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of machine set-up, machine operation, or industrial production experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and an eagerness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when working with product specifications and measurements.
• Comfortable reading and following written work orders, instructions, and production documentation.
• Dependable, hardworking, and motivated to build a long-term career in manufacturing.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a production team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Overhead crane or forklift experience is an asset.
• Physically able to remain on your feet throughout the shift and perform regular bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements.
• Able to safely lift and handle up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Willing and available to work overtime when production requirements dictate.

TO APPLY

EMAIL your current resume and cover letter to jobs@grandriverpersonnel.ca and let us know why you would be a great fit for this position.

Have any questions? Give us a call! (519) 576-0920

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 throughout its recruitment processes.

When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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