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Block Machine Operator (Maintenance)
@ Manpower
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Manpower is hiring a Block Machine Operator (Maintenance) in Markham, ON, for a permanent full-time role at a manufacturer of dry-cast concrete and masonry products. The work covers operating, adjusting, troubleshooting and maintaining block production equipment on a rotating continental shift. Pay is $30.72/hour plus a $1.50/hour night shift premium, with benefits and a pension plan after a qualifying period.
Pay:
$30.72 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Preventive and corrective maintenance on block equipment
- Adjust, troubleshoot and repair machinery to limit downtime
- Mold and mould changeovers
- Operate production equipment and load materials
- Pre-shift inspections and LOTO safety checks
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Experience maintaining or operating industrial machinery
- Reads imperial and metric measurements
- Knowledge of fasteners, hand tools and power tools
- Understanding of safety procedures and PPE
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Manpower is the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions. We provide the agility businesses need with a continuum of staffing solutions. By leveraging our trusted brands, we have built a deeper talent pool to provide our clients access to the people they need, faster. We effectively assess and develop skills, keeping our associates ahead of the curve, so they can get the jobs done each time, every time.
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Manpower is the global leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions. We provide the agility businesses need with a continuum of staffing solutions. By leveraging our trusted brands, we have built a deeper talent pool to provide our clients access to the people they need, faster. We effectively assess and develop skills, keeping our associates ahead of the curve, so they can get the jobs done…
| Field | Value |
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| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, WI |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
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Block Machine Operator
Location: Markham, ON
Pay Rate: $30.72/hour + $1.50/hour Night Shift Premium
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Join a well-established manufacturer of dry caste concrete and masonry products used in major construction projects across Ontario. We are seeking a mechanically inclined individual with maintenance experience to support the operation, adjustment, troubleshooting, and upkeep of production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Must be comfortable with loud and dusty environment.
This is a long-term, permanent opportunity offering competitive pay, benefits, pension contributions, and career growth within a stable industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- $30.72/hour starting wage
- Additional $1.50/hour night shift premium
- Company benefits after 3 months
- Pension plan with 2% company match after 6 months
- Permanent, full-time position
- Long-term career growth opportunities
Shift Schedule
Rotating continental schedule:
- 1 week Days: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 1 week Nights: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- 2 to 3 days off between rotations
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on block manufacturing equipment
- Continuously adjust, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery to ensure efficient production
- Diagnose mechanical issues and complete repairs to minimize downtime
- Conduct mold and mould changeovers as required
- Perform pre-shift inspections and safety checks
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all safety requirements
- Operate and maintain production equipment used in dry-cast concrete manufacturing
- Load materials and work with batching and control systems
- Monitor production processes and product quality
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production line
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure operational efficiency
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is highly mechanical and comfortable working hands-on with industrial equipment.
Preferred backgrounds include:
- Millwright Apprentice
- Industrial Mechanic
- Maintenance Technician
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturing Equipment Technician
- Heavy Industrial Maintenance
Required Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience maintaining, adjusting, repairing, or operating industrial machinery
- Ability to read and use both imperial and metric measurements accurately
- Knowledge of different bolt, thread, and fastener types
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
- Understanding of workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Ability to work independently and proactively identify mechanical issues before they become major problems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in concrete, masonry, aggregate, brick, or building materials manufacturing
- Dry-cast concrete production experience
- Millwright apprenticeship or industrial mechanic experience
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Experience replacing bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, and mechanical components
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Electrical maintenance training is considered an asset
Work Environment
- Industrial manufacturing facility with continuous production
- Loud and dusty environment
- Vibrating production equipment is common
- Physically active role requiring standing, walking, lifting, and working around machinery
- Steel-toe boots required
- Hearing protection and additional PPE provided
Please Note
This position is best suited for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working directly with machinery and performing ongoing equipment adjustments and maintenance.
Why Join Us?
- Stable, permanent employment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Pension program with company contribution
- Opportunity to develop technical maintenance skills
- Strong safety-focused culture
- Collaborative team environment
- Growing manufacturing sector with long-term career potential
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