Forklift Operator jobs in North York, ON

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Press Operator to join our production team. The press Operator is responsible for operating stamping presses (up to 1200 ton press machines) and related equipment to manufacture high-quality automotive components in accordance with production scheduled, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paces manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform start-up checks and ensure proper machine setup
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specification
• Monitor press operations and identify defects or equipment issues
• Perform basic troubleshooting and notify supervisor or maintenance as required
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately
• Support continuous improvement and productivity initiatives
• Work collaboratively with Tool Room, Quality, and production teams
• Inspect press and tooling at the beginning of each shift, and operate and set up press
• Complete First and Last Off procedures
• Loading, unloading and storing of tooling equipment

Related Work Experience/Skills/Job Requirement

• Must have knowledge of operating presses for both manual and progressive dies and know how to set tooling for all presses
• Experience with measuring equipment
• Forklift and overhead crane experience would be considered an asset
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Must be able to read, speak and write English and basic math skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have experience in starting and shutting down of all equipment necessary to run appropriate press
• Knowledge of press controls and tooling protection or other pieces of equipment to run a press
• Ability to order or to have in stock all necessary equipment and parts required for quick die change
• Knowledge of how to use die cart and die tables
• Ability to input production data into the system and follow required schedule
• Ability to operate safely 10 to 40 ton cranes with appropriate sling or chain. Must have training certificate
• Must have knowledge to properly set counter balance air according to tool weight
• Experience in tooling set-up with roll feeders and die protection
• Ability to load coils on uncoilers, preparation for use, and start strip through die

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, ON L4K 4N4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
• Are you available to work rotating shifts (Day, Afternoon, Night)?
• Do you have previous experience operating stamping presses or similar manufacturing equipment?
• Are there conditions or expiry dates to your work authorization that could affect your employment? If yes, please provide an explanation.
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada in this position?

Experience:

• Press machine: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person