At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on block manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Established manufacturer of concrete and masonry products with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, benefits after 3 months, and a pension plan with company match.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a stable industry with long-term career growth and develop your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial machinery required.
The predicted salary is between 30.72 - 30.72 $ per hour.
Block Machine Operator
Location: Markham, ON
Pay Rate: $30.72/hour + $1.50/hour Night Shift Premium
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Join a well-established manufacturer of dry casteconcrete and masonry products used in major construction projects across Ontario.
We are seeking a mechanically inclined individual with maintenance experience to support the operation, adjustment, troubleshooting, and upkeep of production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Must be comfortable with loud and dusty environment.
This is a long-term, permanent opportunity offering competitive pay, benefits, pension contributions, and career growth within a stable industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- $30.72/hour starting wage
- Additional $1.50/hour night shift premium
- Company benefits after 3 months
- Pension plan with 2% company match after 6 months
- Permanent, full-time position
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Shift Schedule
Rotating continental schedule
- 1 week Nights: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- 2 to 3 days off between rotations
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on block manufacturing equipment
- Continuously adjust, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery to ensure efficient production
- Diagnose mechanical issues and complete repairs to minimize downtime
- Conduct mold and mould changeovers as required
- Perform pre-shift inspections and safety checks
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all safety requirements
- Operate and maintain production equipment used in dry-cast concrete manufacturing
- Load materials and work with batching and control systems
- Monitor production processes and product quality
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production line
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas
- Collaborate with production teams to ensure operational efficiency
- Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is highly mechanical and comfortable working hands-on with industrial equipment.
Preferred backgrounds include
- Millwright Apprentice
- Industrial Mechanic
- Maintenance Technician
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturing Equipment Technician
- Heavy Industrial Maintenance
- Required Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience maintaining, adjusting, repairing, or operating industrial machinery
- Ability to read and use both imperial and metric measurements accurately
- Knowledge of different bolt, thread, and fastener types
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
- Understanding of workplace safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Ability to work independently and proactively identify mechanical issues before they become major problems
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in concrete, masonry, aggregate, brick, or building materials manufacturing
- Dry-cast concrete production experience
- Millwright apprenticeship or industrial mechanic experience
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Experience replacing bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, and mechanical components
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Electrical maintenance training is considered an asset
Work Environment
- Industrial manufacturing facility with continuous production
- Loud and dusty environment
- Vibrating production equipment is common
- Physically active role requiring standing, walking, lifting, and working around machinery
- Steel-toe boots required
- Hearing protection and additional PPE provided
- Please Note
This position is best suited for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working directly with machinery and performing ongoing equipment adjustments and maintenance.
Why Join Us?
- Stable, permanent employment
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Pension program with company contribution
- Opportunity to develop technical maintenance skills
- Strong safety-focused culture
- Collaborative team environment
- Growing manufacturing sector with long-term career potential
Block Machine Operator in Markham employer: ManpowerGroup, Inc.
Rejoindre notre client, un entrepreneur général établi en Estrie depuis plus de 30 ans, c'est intégrer une entreprise qui valorise l'excellence et l'innovation dans le domaine de la construction commerciale. Avec des projets stimulants et diversifiés, vous bénéficierez d'un environnement de travail stable qui favorise l'autonomie, le développement professionnel et des possibilités d'évolution vers des postes de direction. De plus, vous profiterez d'un programme de bonification annuel, d'un véhicule fourni, ainsi que d'un ensemble complet d'avantages sociaux, le tout dans une culture où vos idées sont écoutées et votre expertise reconnue.
