Machine Operator - Powder Coating

Step into a stable, long-term position with a world-class employer in Guelph’s vibrant industrial sector. We are looking for a detail-driven Machine Operator to run, monitor, and maintain automated equipment responsible for manufacturing premium powder coating products.

In this role, you will manage batch setups, interface with computer-controlled systems, handle equipment line switchovers, and perform rigorous quality control checks. Working under Lean Manufacturing and 7S standards, you will serve as a vital link in the production process—ensuring top product quality while keeping safety and efficiency high.

Advantages
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $21.00/hour plus applicable shift premiums.
- Direct Placement: Permanent, direct-hire role offering long-term stability with an industry leader.
- Consistent Work Life: Straight day schedule (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM) for reliable work-life balance.
- Hands-on Development: Thorough initial training on chemical processing equipment and Lean methodologies.
- Empowered Team: Work in a culture that values individual ownership, safety, and open communication.
- Upward Mobility: Clear opportunities to grow your technical skills and advance within the organization.

Responsibilities
- Machine Operations: Program, monitor, and run automated production systems to process powder coatings.
- Line Switchovers: Disassemble, deep clean, and reconfigure tooling between production cycles to prevent batch cross-contamination.
- Quality Assurance: Collect batch samples, perform spray panel tests, and inspect products for color accuracy and quality standards.
- Material Management: Collect powder remnants to limit waste, and package, label, and skid finished goods.
- Logistics & Safety: Safely operate a forklift (if certified) to move skids, keep accurate batch tracking records, and uphold strict 7S safety protocols.

Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on experience in an industrial or factory environment. (Background in chemical processing, paint, or powder coating is a strong asset).
- Physical Capabilities: Able to stand, bend, and move for 8 to 9 hours, and comfortably lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly.
- PPE Compliance: Comfortable wearing required PPE, including respirators/masks, safety eyewear, and hearing protection.
- Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English proficiency required for batch documentation and safety compliance.
- Forklift: Valid certification or readiness to complete in-house forklift training.

Summary
Ready to advance your technical career? Submit your application directly to connect with our industrial recruitment team. If this position isn't a perfect match for your current goals, contact us today to discuss other permanent industrial opportunities in the Guelph area.

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Note* This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

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 accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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