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Press Set Up Operator

Reference Number: CS764855917

Date Posted: 09/17/2025

Country: Canada

Province: Ontario

City: Woodstock

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: $0+

Job Description

We're seeking a Press Set Up Operator to join our client's team in Woodstock.
 
What We Offer: 
  • Salary: $30.90/hr + shift premium 
  • Job Type/Shift: Full-time, day and afternoon shifts 
  • Permanent position

What You'll Do: 
  • Set up and operate punch presses and stamping presses. 
  • Set up, adjust, and align presses. 
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance check list.
  • Inspect product as per SOP’s
  • Ensure all proper equipment has guarding in place. 
  • Load of coils onto un-coilers. 
  • Complete all set ups and first-offs with machine operators. 
  • Troubleshoot and adjust sensors, etc. 
  • Operate press continuously during break periods, covering for the regular press operators on identified equipment. 
  • Follow health and safety standards, policies and procedures

What We're Looking For: 
  • Must have recent press set up experience within the last 3 years.
  • Minimum of grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in metal stampings or forming. 
  • Ability to operate a crane independently and safely to become crane certified. 
  • Mechanically inclined. 
  • Strong communication skills. 

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!
 
Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly. 
 
Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and champions accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative.

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Job Snapshot

Date Posted:
09/17/2025

Job Category:
GL - Manufacturing

Job Location:
Woodstock, Ontario

Job Type:
Permanent