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Machine Operator

Brockville, ON ยท On-site

CA$24.57/hr

Operate cable manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard procedures and safety guidelines * Load empty cable spools, start machines, and monitor production cycles from start to finish

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Operate high-speed production lines, processing up to 10,000 bottles per hour. * Manage andmaintainequipment, including filling machines, packaging machines, blending machines, and juicing machines.

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Machine Operate information

What are some common challenges faced by machine operators and how can they be addressed?

Machine operators often encounter challenges such as handling unexpected equipment malfunctions, maintaining consistent quality during long shifts, and adapting to new machinery or updated processes. Proactively performing routine maintenance, participating in regular training sessions, and collaborating closely with maintenance teams can help minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations. Additionally, clear communication with supervisors and following established safety protocols are key to effectively addressing these challenges and maintaining a productive work environment.

What does a machine operator do?

A machine operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery in a manufacturing or production environment. They monitor equipment to ensure it is running efficiently, make adjustments as needed, and perform routine inspections for safety and quality. Machine operators also troubleshoot issues, keep records of production, and may help with basic machine maintenance. Attention to detail and following safety protocols are crucial in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Machine Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Machine Operator, you need a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical aptitude, and often a high school diploma or vocational training. Familiarity with CNC machines, safety protocols, and quality control systems is typically required, sometimes supported by certifications like OSHA or specific machine operation credentials. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help ensure smooth production and quick response to issues. These competencies are crucial for maintaining safety, maximizing efficiency, and ensuring the quality of manufactured products.

What is the difference between Machine Operate vs Equipment Operator?

AspectMachine OperateEquipment Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certificationsSimilar credentials, often includes certifications for specific equipment
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, construction sitesConstruction sites, industrial facilities, warehouses
Industry UsageManufacturing, construction, logisticsConstruction, mining, transportation
Job FocusOperating machinery to produce goods or perform tasksDriving, maneuvering, and operating heavy equipment

Both Machine Operate and Equipment Operator roles involve operating machinery in industrial or construction settings. While they share similar credentials and work environments, Equipment Operator often emphasizes driving and maneuvering large equipment, whereas Machine Operate may focus more on operating specific machines for manufacturing or processing tasks.

What cities in Ontario are hiring for Machine Operate jobs? Cities in Ontario with the most Machine Operate job openings:
Infographic showing various Machine Operate job openings in Ontario as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.
Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Aerotek

Brockville, ON โ€ข On-site

CA$24.57/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Brockville, ON

Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Brockville, Ontario. In this role, you will operate production machinery used to manufacture industrial cables, including loading large cable spools, monitoring equipment, and ensuring product quality.

This position operates on a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule, offering a structured work pattern with built-in days off. Itโ€™s an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for stable, long-term employment in a unionized, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate cable manufacturing equipment in accordance with standard procedures and safety guidelines
  • Load empty cable spools, start machines, and monitor production cycles from start to finish
  • Remove completed cable spools and prepare machines for the next run
  • Measure and verify product specifications using tape measures and basic math skills
  • Perform general production duties, including packaging and material handling
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
  • Follow all health and safety protocols, including proper use of PPE
  • Demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality to support production schedules

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 months of experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience operating machinery in a production setting
  • Ability to perform basic math and accurately read measurements
  • Ability to read and understand basic English work instructions
  • Hands-on experience using measuring tools such as a tape measure
  • Strong reliability and attendance record
  • Ability to stand for extended periods during 12-hour shifts
  • Comfortable performing physical work in an industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in production, packaging, or manufacturing roles
  • Familiarity with industrial safety standards and PPE
  • Experience working around large machinery or heavy materials
  • Strong attention to detail and quality control

Why Join Us?

  • Stable, unionized workplace with long-term career opportunities
  • Clear paths for internal promotion and career growth
  • Consistent schedule with built-in days off (2-2-3 rotation)
  • Strong safety culture and team-oriented environment

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility in Brockville, producing industrial cable products. You will work around large cable spools (approximately 6 to 9 feet in diameter) in a safety-focused setting.

The position requires standing for extended periods during 12-hour shifts. Anti-fatigue mats are provided to support comfort, and all necessary safety equipment and PPE are supplied.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brockville, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.57 - $24.57/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brockville,ON.

ร€ propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons quโ€™il est difficile de trouver du travail, et quโ€™il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque annรฉe, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180โ€‰000 travailleurs de lโ€™industrie lรฉgรจre et de mรฉtiers spรฉcialisรฉs avec plus de 14โ€‰000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs ร  naviguer dans un marchรฉ du travail en constante รฉvolution et ร  trouver des emplois qui correspondent ร  leurs objectifs, ร  leurs compรฉtences et ร  leurs centres dโ€™intรฉrรชt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variรฉtรฉ de possibilitรฉs de carriรจre dans lโ€™industrie nord-amรฉricaine, soit des affectations ร  court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 oรน vous pouvez dรฉvelopper vos compรฉtences, soit des possibilitรฉs ร  long terme oรน vous pouvez jouer un rรดle important en relevant les dรฉfis des entreprises en matiรจre de construction, de fabrication et dโ€™entretien. Notre รฉquipe de plus de 1โ€‰500 recruteurs chevronnรฉs, rรฉpartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relรขche pour permettre ร  notre main-dโ€™ล“uvre de sโ€™รฉpanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer ร  la hauteur de vos dรฉfis et de mettre ร  lโ€™รฉpreuve notre philosophie ยซโ€‰Notre monde nous tient ร  cล“urโ€‰ยป au fur et ร  mesure que votre carriรจre รฉvolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins mรฉdicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quโ€™un programme dโ€™aide aux employรฉs et un programme de rabais.

La sociรฉtรฉ souscrit au principe dโ€™รฉgalitรฉ dโ€™accรจs ร  lโ€™emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lโ€™รขge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lโ€™origine nationale, du statut de vรฉtรฉran, de handicap, de lโ€™orientation sexuelle, de lโ€™identitรฉ de genre, de lโ€™information gรฉnรฉtique ou de toute autre caractรฉristique protรฉgรฉe par la loi.

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Conformรฉment ร  lโ€™Ordonnance sur lโ€™รฉgalitรฉ des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situรฉs dans la ville et le comtรฉ de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiรฉes ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antรฉcรฉdents criminels.

Utilisation de lโ€™intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser lโ€™intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines รฉtapes de notre processus dโ€™embauche, notamment la recherche, la prรฉsรฉlection et lโ€™รฉvaluation des candidatures. Lโ€™IA aide ร  analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les dรฉcisions finales sont prises par notre รฉquipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse รชtre examinรฉe ร  lโ€™aide dโ€™outils dโ€™IA.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry โ€“ from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesโ€™ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry โ€“ from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companiesโ€™ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.