Press Operator

Location: Belleville, Ontario

Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: $27.00–$29.00 per hour

This position is suited to a hands-on production professional with experience operating presses, completing equipment setups and changeovers, and performing quality checks in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Automotive or Tier 1/Tier 2 experience is considered an asset.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor press equipment throughout the production cycle.
• Complete equipment setups, tooling changes, changeovers, and basic adjustments.
• Load materials and remove finished components safely and efficiently.
• Perform first-off and ongoing inspections to confirm part quality.
• Inspect components for dimensions, finish, defects, and specification compliance.
• Use measuring instruments and gauges to complete quality checks.
• Monitor production output, scrap, downtime, and equipment performance.
• Identify and escalate tooling, die, equipment, quality, or safety concerns.
• Support basic troubleshooting to minimize production interruptions.
• Complete production records and required documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area according to 5S standards.
• Follow plant safety, quality, and standardized-work requirements.

What You Bring

• Press Operator, Machine Operator, or comparable high-volume production experience.
• Experience operating mechanical, hydraulic, stamping, molding, or comparable production equipment.
• Automotive Tier 1/Tier 2 experience is considered an asset.
• Exposure to presses, dies, tooling, fixtures, setups, or automated production cells.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize equipment or tooling concerns.
• Experience using basic measuring instruments and completing quality checks.
• Ability to read work instructions, production specifications, and safety procedures.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to support shift-based production requirements.

How to Apply

Submit your updated resume in confidence to be considered. All applications are handled discreetly.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

At Top Tier Talent Group, people remain at the centre of every hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support limited administrative tasks, such as drafting candidate communications, organizing recruitment notes, summarizing interview information, or transcribing reference details. These tools are used to improve efficiency and support our team, not to replace human judgment.

AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Every resume, application, and candidate profile is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Hiring recommendations and final decisions are made by people who apply professional judgment, care, and expertise.

We are committed to using technology responsibly while maintaining fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and respect throughout the recruitment process.