Brake Press Operator

Are you an experienced Brake Press Operator seeking a stable, full-time permanent career opportunity in Woodstock, Ontario? Our client, a reputable and expanding manufacturing facility in Southwestern Ontario, has partnered with Randstad Canada to find a skilled and detail-oriented Brake Press Operator to join their dynamic production team. Represented by manufacturing & logistics, this permanent position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and a supportive workplace culture committed to safety and operational excellence. If you are passionate about metal fabrication, precision machining, and high-quality craftsmanship, this Brake Press Operator role in Woodstock is designed for you.

Advantages
• Competitive compensation rate of $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on proven fabrication experience and technical skill level.
• Full-time, permanent employment stability with a reputable, safety-focused manufacturer in Woodstock, Ontario.
• Comprehensive group benefits package including extended health care, dental coverage, vision care, and prescription medication support.
• Regular day/afternoon shift schedules designed to foster predictable routines and healthy work-life balance.
• Paid vacation entitlement plus recognized statutory general holidays.
• Dedicated onboarding, equipment-specific training, and ongoing career advancement opportunities within manufacturing & logistics.
• High-standard manufacturing facility equipped with modern machinery, personal protective equipment (PPE) support, and a safety-first shop culture.
• Work with Randstad Canada's specialized recruitment team, connecting you with verified permanent opportunities directly with our client.

Responsibilities
• Set up, calibrate, and safely operate hydraulic and CNC brake press machinery to form, bend, and shape metal sheets and plates according to blueprint specifications.
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings, schematics, engineering plans, and bend allowances to determine appropriate tooling, dies, and operational sequences.
• Select, install, align, and secure appropriate punches, dies, and back gauges for specific material gauges and bending radii.
• Conduct thorough first-off and in-process visual and dimensional quality inspections using vernier calipers, micrometers, protractors, angle gauges, and height gauges.
• Operate material handling equipment, including counterbalance forklifts and overhead cranes, to safely transport raw sheet metal and finished formed components throughout the shop floor.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, deburring equipment, and grinders to finish edges and prepare metal parts for subsequent welding, powder coating, or assembly.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections on brake presses, tooling, safety guards, and emergency stop mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot machinery malfunctions, adjust tooling offsets, and adapt programs or back stops to correct dimensional variance and eliminate defect rates.
• Assist and collaborate with adjacent fabrication processes within the manufacturing & logistics department, including CNC laser cutters, punch presses, and shearing machines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area adhering strictly to Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) guidelines and shop safety protocols.

Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of proven hands-on experience as a Brake Press Operator or in a closely related metal fabrication setup and forming role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; formal trade certification, pre-apprenticeship training, or mechanical fabrication diplomas are strong assets.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering blueprints, shop drawings, and layout schematics accurately without continuous supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on competence using precision measuring instruments and metalworking hand/power tools.
• Physical capability to perform standard industrial physical demands, including standing for extended durations, bending, pushing, and safely lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift certification or prior experience operating material handling equipment (counterbalance or reach truck) preferred.
• Prior operational familiarity with CNC controls, laser cutting machinery, or turret punch presses considered an asset.
• Dedication to strict workplace safety, standard operating procedures, and personal protective equipment standards.
• Proven operational proficiency with hydraulic, mechanical, or CNC brake presses (e.g., Amada, Cincinnati, Trumpf, Accurpress, or similar forming systems).
• Solid understanding of metal fabrication fundamentals, metal properties, spring-back compensation, and bend sequence planning.
• Expertise in reading, interpreting, and working from mechanical blueprints, structural schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Precision measurement capabilities using dial/digital calipers, outside/depth micrometers, bevel protractors, and feeler gauges.
• Applied industrial mathematics skills, including calculating bend deductions, fractional-to-decimal conversions, and dimensional additions.
• Material handling competence, including safe manual lifting techniques and safe forklift maneuvering.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities to diagnose tooling wear, machine alignment faults, and forming errors.
• Clear verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate productively with machine operators, setup leads, and quality control inspectors.

Summary
If this Brake Press Operator role doesn't completely align with your career goals, reach out to Randstad today—our expert recruiters have hundreds of active positions to help you build a rewarding career you truly love.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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