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Machine Operator
@ Manpower
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Overview
Manpower is hiring a Machine Operator on a temporary-to-permanent basis in Abbotsford, BC, paying $22-26/hr plus shift premium. The work involves setting up and running woodworking machinery such as a finger-jointer, 4-sided molder and DLT machine, reading blueprints, and checking output quality. Shifts include early morning, afternoon and evening.
Pay:
$22–$26 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints and shop drawings for fabrication
- Set up and operate finger-jointer, 4-sided molder and DLT machine
- Check output and fix machine-related issues during shifts
- Maintain activity logs and prepare product for shipping
Requirements summary:
- Adherence to health and safety regulations and protective gear use
- Working knowledge of high-speed machinery
- Ability to read blueprints and work orders
- Physical stamina and strength to lift up to 50 lbs
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
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- 28,994
- Reported office locations
- 100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee, WI 53212, US
- 6166 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, US
- 7094 Miratech Dr, San Diego, CA 92121, US
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- 1891 Santa Barbara Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601, US
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- Other recorded names
- Manpower
- Specialties
- Interim Recruitment
- Permanent Recruitment
- Workforce Management
- Contingent Recruitment
- Workforce Trends
- Hiring
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- Recruiting
- and Career Guidance
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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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 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, WI |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | Interim RecruitmentPermanent RecruitmentWorkforce ManagementContingent RecruitmentWorkforce TrendsHiringEmploymentStaffingRecruitingand Career Guidance |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 610 |
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Our client, manufacturing and fabrication is seeking a Machine Operator to join their team. As a Machine Operator, you will be part of the shop team supporting production and installation readiness. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to health and safety, the ability to read blueprints and shop drawings, and the drive to produce quality work with attention to detail—skills that will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Machine Operator
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Pay Range: $22-26/hr (plus shift premium)
Shift:Able to work different shifts including early morning, afternoon and evening
Temp to Perm
What's the Job?
- Read blueprints and shop drawings to support accurate fabrication and framing
- Lay out parts, build templates, and create jigs to meet prescribed tolerances
- Set up, maintain, and operate machinery including a Finger-jointer, 4-sided Molder, and DLT machine
- Operate and adjust equipment safely, feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines and periodically testing machine operation
- Control production flow by fixing issues during the shift, checking output for machine-related mistakes or flaws, maintaining activity logs, and preparing product for shipping
What's Needed?
- Adherence to health and safety regulations, including constant use of protective gear
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and understanding of production procedures
- Ability to read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine job instructions and specifications
- Attention to detail with quality control/assurance and safety from start to finish
- Teamwork and communication skills, plus physical stamina and strength to lift up to 50 lbs
What's in it for me?
- Work in a hands-on shop environment where your craftsmanship directly supports production
- Build confidence by operating and adjusting specialized woodworking machinery
- Strengthen your quality and safety habits through consistent checks and documentation
- Contribute to smooth production cycles by preparing product for shipping and supporting installation readiness
- Grow through collaboration with supervisors and shop leadership to keep work moving efficiently
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.
In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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