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Brake Press Operator

Orillia, ON
Job ID 10370

Company Description

Our client is a leading precision manufacturing company that specializes in delivering high-quality, complex components and assemblies to clients across a range of industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, they have earned their established reputation for delivering the highest levels of precision, quality, and reliability in every project they undertake.

The company’s state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled engineers, machinists, and technicians who are dedicated to delivering the best possible results for their clients. Whether it’s a simple prototype or a complex project, this industry-leading employer has the expertise, experience, and resources to deliver precision machining solutions that meet the exacting standards of even the most demanding clients.

Their core values of integrity, quality, and innovation are reflected in everything they do. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the finished product, they are committed to working closely with each client to ensure that their specific needs and requirements are fully understood and met.

Compensation

A very comprehensive and generous compensation package is on offer:

  • $28 to $35 per hour
  • Extended health care
  • Dental care
  • Vision care
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking
  • Company events

The Opportunity

Precision. Craftsmanship. Impact.

Are you ready to put your technical skills to work in a role where accuracy meets creativity? As a Brake Press Operator, you’ll be at the heart of the production process, shaping raw materials into essential components with precision and care. This is a hands-on opportunity to join a multi-shift operation where no two days feel the same, and where your craftsmanship truly makes a difference.

Why this opportunity stands out:

  • Steady, full-time hours in a supportive production environment.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced forming equipment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • A role that blends technical know-how, problem-solving, and teamwork.

 

If you take pride in working with your hands, thrive on accuracy, and enjoy being part of a team that delivers high-quality results, this could be the perfect fit.

Position Description

The Brake Press Operator is responsible for setup, operation, and forming functions that directly support production goals in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment. This role calls for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and craftsmanship.

  • Organize daily forming tasks and review production schedules to keep projects on track.
  • Select and set up the proper tooling for each job, ensuring accurate installations and smooth workflow.
  • Perform hands-on forming operations while verifying accuracy through first-piece inspections and ongoing quality checks.
  • Track and log work activities in the company’s production system, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
  • Keep brake press machinery and work areas well-maintained, following preventative maintenance guidelines and safety-first practices.
  • Take part in process and product improvements, contributing ideas and feedback to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Support other duties within the department as required, depending on skill set and operational needs.

 

This role is more than just operating equipment—it’s about contributing to a culture of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you’re motivated by hands-on work and the satisfaction of seeing your efforts transform materials into finished products, this is an excellent chance to advance your career in manufacturing.

Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of metal forming and fabrication techniques, along with an understanding of production workflows.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions with accuracy.
  • Hands-on experience with hydraulic press operations.
  • Competence in using precision measurement tools for dimensional checks.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Forklift certification is an asset.

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Formal technical training or at least 5 years of direct experience in brake press operations.

Additional Information

Date Posted: September 3, 2025
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Rotational Shift
Industries: Metal Stamping and Machining
Job Categories: Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Manages Others: No
Required Travel: No
Relocation Assistance: No
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Learn More About the Recruiter

John Barron, B.A.

With deep roots in both the United Kingdom and Canada, John brings a rare and powerful dual-market perspective that helps industry-leading companies find the best, right-fit talent for their very important hiring needs. Serving as a cornerstone of our UK recruitment practice, he has clients both across the pond and here in North America. While his experience spans several industries and sectors, he earnestly finds manufacturing to be a most exciting, promising and diverse sector and one in which he has found particular success, forging a strong reputation for recruiting excellence.

How to Apply

Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to:
jbarron@stoakley.com

Existing Vacancy

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft correspondence or write a job posting but never in the decision making as to candidate suitability.

About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.  In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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