Posted 5 days ago
Press Brake Operator
@ Express Employment Professionals
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Press Brake Operator for a steel fabrication team in Fergus, Ontario, on a full-time basis at $21.00 to $27.00 per hour, based on experience. The role sets up and runs CNC or mechanical press brakes, checks dimensions and quality, and helps with materials handling. A hiring contact is provided and a practical skills assessment may be required.
Pay:
$21–$27 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC or mechanical press brakes to bend and form steel
- Read fabrication drawings and production specifications
- Verify dimensions and tolerances with measuring tools
- Monitor quality and perform basic equipment adjustments
- Assist with sorting, packaging, staging and moving materials
Requirements summary:
- One year of press brake experience preferred; mechanical experience considered
- Experience in manufacturing or steel fabrication
- Ability to read drawings and use measuring tools accurately
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Forklift experience and SolidWorks or Metalix knowledge are assets
- Reliable transportation and strong attendance record
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
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- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 342 |
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Press Brake Operator
Location: Fergus, ON
Pay Rate: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time Opportunity
Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting for a Press Brake Operator to join a steel fabrication team in Fergus, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual with experience operating press brake equipment who takes pride in producing quality work and working safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Set up and operate CNC or mechanical press brake equipment to bend and form steel components.
Read and interpret fabrication drawings, job instructions, and production specifications.
Use measuring tools, including calipers, tape measures, and squares, to verify dimensions and tolerances.
Monitor product quality, identify issues, and perform basic equipment adjustments as required.
Assist with sorting, packaging, staging, and moving materials throughout production.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of press brake operating experience preferred; mechanical press brake experience will also be considered.
Experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, or a similar production environment.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and use measuring tools accurately.
Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
Forklift experience is an asset.
Familiarity with SolidWorks drawings or Metalix and other nesting software is an asset.
Reliable transportation to the Fergus facility and a strong attendance record.
Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and safely handle steel materials.
Additional Information:
Candidates must be comfortable wearing required personal protective equipment and following workplace safety procedures.
Qualified applicants will be invited to an in-person interview and may be required to complete a practical skills assessment.
Apply Today!
If you have a background in toolmaking, precision machining, or tool and die making and are looking for your next opportunity in Guelph, we want to hear from you!
Apply directly through this advertisement or send your resume to:
[email protected]
519-821-4275
Express Employment Professionals Guelph is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience.
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