Role overview

Job Title: Feeder Machine Operator I
Location: Milton, ON L9T 5C3
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 11:15 PM – 7:45 AM
Pay: $23–26/hr

Position Overview

The Feeder Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring fabrication equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role involves performing machine set-ups, conducting safety checks, reading basic drawings and layouts, monitoring production processes, performing basic preventative maintenance, and ensuring completed orders are accurately organized and routed. The ideal candidate will have hands-on fabrication experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

Set up and safely operate fabrication equipment, including shearing, punching, and bending/Press Brake machines.
Perform pre-start safety checks on machines and supporting equipment.
Set up machines and ensure guards, interlocks, light curtains, and other safety features are functioning correctly.
Work from drawings, sketches, manufacturing information, and written/verbal instructions.
Determine dimensions and sequence of operations for fabrication.
Feed material through machines and monitor operations to prevent jams, blockages, or breakage.
Perform basic preventative maintenance as required.
Operate Dynamic Machine Management (DMM) software.
Use drawing vault software such as Enovia/Vault to access and print fabrication drawings.
Organize completed production orders using proper bins, tagging, pallets, and routing to the next operation.
Perform other production/fabrication duties as required.

Key Experience Required

2–3 years of CNC Sheet Metal / Press Brake set-up and operating experience preferred
Minimum 1 year of fabrication experience operating at least one of the following:

Press Brake / Bending machines
Shearing machines
Punching machines
Hands-on experience with machine set-up and operation, not just general machine operating experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
Ability to read and understand basic drawings, sketches, dimensions, and layouts.
Completed High School Diploma.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Must reside within 80 km of Milton, ON.

Preferred Skills

Strong CNC Sheet Metal / Press Brake experience.
Machine set-up experience is highly preferred.
Ability to read manufacturing drawings and layouts.
Good mathematical and measurement skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Basic computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to work safely on multiple tasks in a manufacturing environment.