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Jr. Manual Machinist

@ Randstad Canada

Kitchener, Ontario

$26–$34/hrFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Randstad Canada is hiring a full-time Jr. Manual Machinist in Kitchener, paying $24 to $34 per hour based on experience, plus a $1/hr afternoon shift premium. The role involves operating manual mills and lathes in a three-person tool room to fabricate custom tooling for automotive fastener production, after a day-shift training period. The posting states 1-2 years of machining experience with a college diploma as the ideal profile, and 80% health and dental coverage.

Pay:

$26–$34 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate manual mills and lathes to make custom automotive fastener tooling
  • Measure components with digital and analog verniers and calipers
  • Train on day shifts before moving to afternoon shifts
  • Collaborate in a three-person tool room on high-volume orders

Requirements summary:

  • Machining diploma or certificate with shop experience, or 5+ years manual lathe and milling
  • Read digital and analog verniers and calipers
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Commit to a long-term role in Kitchener

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-12
First seen by our source
2026-11-12
Source record updated
2026-11-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyMachining, Tool and die
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Uniform provided

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Randstad Canada

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Full company description

As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

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Reported office locations
  • 777 Bay Street, Suite 2000, PO Box 128, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, CA
  • 525 Avenue Viger Ouest, Suite 501, Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G6, CA
  • 4295 King St E, Suite 401, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 0C6, CA
  • 311 6 Ave SW, Intact Place, East Tower, Suite 1640, Calgary, AB T2P 3H2, CA
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Other recorded names
  • Randstad Canada
Specialties
  • HR Consulting
  • IT Recruitment
  • Engineering Recruitment
  • Staffing and HR
  • HR Services
  • Recruitment
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Temporary Hiring
  • Permanent Hiring
  • Recruiting
  • Permanent Jobs
  • Temp Jobs
  • Hiring Strategy
  • Human Resources
  • Staffing
  • Finding Jobs
  • Employer Branding
  • Jobs
  • and Contract Jobs
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As the Canadian leader in recruitment and HR, and one of Canada’s best places to work, we have a uniquely human approach to work. We deliver HR innovation with human interaction at its core. At the unique intersection of technology and humanity, we deliver data-driven insights coupled with a people-first experience that is inherently human. Human Forward. Learn more at www.randstad.ca.

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, ON
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
SpecialtiesHR ConsultingIT RecruitmentEngineering RecruitmentStaffing and HRHR ServicesRecruitmentHR OutsourcingTemporary HiringPermanent HiringRecruiting
Open jobs on Jobsy9,741
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Job description
A Manufacturer of small components (nuts, bolts, and fasteners) is seeking a full-time Jr. Manual Machinist in Kitchener, paying $24 to $34 per hour based on your experience. As a Jr. Manual Machinist, you will work in the tool room, machining tools that form nuts, bolts, and fasteners. This is a collaborative learning environment where you will work under a Sr. Machinist and learn the intricacies of manual machining (The ideal candidate is expected to bring 1-2 years of machining experience, alongside a college diploma). This permanent opportunity offers extensive hands-on training, 80% health and dental coverage, provided uniforms, and a $1/hr afternoon shift premium.

Advantages
- Earn $24 to $34 per hour based on experience, plus a $1/hr shift premium in Kitchener.
- Receive 80% medical and dental coverage along with annual tenure-based bonuses in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Access company-provided uniforms with laundry service and PPE reimbursement for safety footwear, glasses, and earplugs after three months.
- Gain hands-on training in a close-knit automotive fasteners tool room offering long-term career stability in Kitchener.

Responsibilities
- Operate manual mills and manual lathes to fabricate custom tooling for automotive fasteners production runs.
- Measure components using digital and analog verniers and calipers.
- Train on day shifts (Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday, 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM) before moving to afternoons (3:00 PM – 1:00 AM).
- Collaborate within a three-person tool room supporting high-volume manufacturing orders.

Qualifications
- Possess a machining diploma or certificate with foundational shop experience, OR 5+ years of manual lathe and manual milling experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading digital or analog verniers and calipers.
- Exhibit strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized tooling processes in the automotive industry.
- Commit to a long-term Jr. Manual Machinist role in Kitchener.

Summary
This Jr. Manual Machinist role is an exceptional opportunity to build a lasting career as a toolroom machinist. If you are a qualified Jr. Manual Machinist ready to grow your skills, apply directly to this posting today. You can also reach out to me, Ben James, at [email protected] with any questions.

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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

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