Industrial Machine Operator Powder Coating & Automated Manufacturing Location: Guelph, ON Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Direct-Hire) Schedule: Day Shift (8:00 AM 4:30 PM) Compensation: Starting at $21.37/hour + shift premiums Are you looking for a secure, long-term role with an industry-leading manufacturer in Guelph? We are hiring a precision-focused Machine Operator to oversee automated processing equipment, manage batch production, and drive quality standards for top-tier powder coating products.

You will work within an advanced Lean Manufacturing and 7S workplace, running computer-controlled systems, executing line switchovers, and conducting product testing to ensure peak operational performance.

Advantages - Competitive Compensation: Earn $21.37+/hr with built-in shift premium opportunities. - Permanent Direct-Hire: Enjoy immediate job security and long-term stabilityno temporary contracts. - Balanced Schedule: Enjoy a fixed daytime shift (8:00 AM 4:30 PM) for consistent routine. - Skill Development: Gain comprehensive initial training on complex chemical processing equipment and Lean principles. - Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment that prioritizes safety, ownership, and clear communication. - Career Growth: Access transparent pathways for advancement and internal skill building.

Responsibilities - Equipment Operation: Set up, control, and monitor automated machinery for powder coating manufacturing. - System Switchovers: Break down, sanitize, and reassemble processing lines between batch runs to avoid product contamination. - Quality Verification: Take sample batches, conduct spray-panel inspections, and measure color/texture accuracy against strict quality criteria. - Inventory Control:



Capture raw powder remnants to minimize waste, and secure, label, and skid finished goods. - Safety & Material Handling: Operate a forklift (if certified) for material transport, maintain precise production logs, and enforce strict 7S workplace standards.

Qualifications - Education: High School Diploma or GED. - Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience operating machinery in a factory or industrial facility (chemical processing, paint, or powder coating background preferred). - Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, bend, and move continuously for 89 hours and repeatedly lift up to 55 lbs. - PPE Readiness: Comfortable wearing mandatory protective equipment, including respirators, eye protection, and hearing gear. - Communication: Strong English reading, writing, and verbal skills for safety documentation and batch logging. - Forklift: Valid operator certification or willingness to complete internal company training.

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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.

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📌 Powder Coating - Machine Operator (Guelph)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Guelph