On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel is looking for an experienced Press Set-Up Technician to join a busy manufacturing team in Waterloo for a current vacancy. This is a TEMP-to-PERM role offering great perks and benefits upon hire!If you have hands-on experience with press operation, tooling changeovers, metal fabrication, plastics, or injection moulding, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to work in a role where precision, quality and efficiency matter.This is NOT an entry-level machine operator position. We are looking for someone who already understands manufacturing equipment, tooling and set-ups and can hit the ground running.THE DETAILS$22.70/hourFull-time, ongoing opportunityNight shift: Monday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–9:00 AM2 weeks of day-shift training required before moving to nightsNot open to studentsWHAT YOU'LL DOSet up presses, moulds and tooling for production runsComplete tooling and mould changeovers efficiently and safelyClean and prepare presses, moulds, tooling and water lines between jobsInstall and remove moulds and tooling as requiredProduce first-off samples and work with Quality Control for approvalPerform in-process quality inspections using Vernier calipers, gauges and other precision measuring toolsRead blueprints, work instructions and production documentationIdentify defects, troubleshoot production issues and maintain quality standardsCoordinate changeovers with Material Handlers to keep production movingProperly tag, protect and store tooling after productionSupport continuous improvement and a clean, safe and organized work areaWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in press operation,



machine set-up, metal fabrication, injection moulding or a similar environmentProven experience with press, mould or tooling changeoversStrong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipmentExperience with precision measuring tools, including Vernier calipers and gaugesAbility to read and interpret blueprints/engineering drawingsStrong eye for quality and ability to identify and address defectsExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsReliable attendance and a strong commitment to safetyAbility to work independently while keeping production movingOverhead crane experience is an assetBasic Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skillsCSA-approved footwear requiredREADY FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY?If you're an experienced Press Set-Up Technician, Press Operator, Machine Set-Up Technician, Injection Moulding Technician or Metal Fabrication qualified looking for a long-term opportunity on nights, we'd like to hear from you.We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Grand River Personnel does not use AI to screen or select candidates. Resumes and applications are reviewed by our experienced recruitment team based on the requirements of the position.Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

📌 Press Set-Up Technician – Waterloo (Alton)
🏢 Grand River Personnel
📍 Alton