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Brakepress Operator

Vaughan, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 5, 2026
1 position

$22–$25 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by: Oct 7, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Responsible for operating, programming, and setting up brake press machines to bend, form, and cut metal sheets. Ensures all produced parts meet customer quality requirements and safety standards through rigorous inspection.

Job details

Martinrea International Inc. is a diversified and global automotive supplier, a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in developing and manufacturing highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 16,000 skilled and currently operate in 57 locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China, South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make and the services we provide. Our Mission Is To Make People's Lives Better By Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers. Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people. Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders. Being positive contributors to our communities. Martinrea's success is globally shown through its core sustainable culture. Focused on entrepreneurship, lean manufacturing principles, and the Golden Rule philosophy, Martinrea believes in dignity and respect for its people, communities, customers, and investors. Our strength is in our people, embracing a diverse culture, giving employees opportunities to help grow our footprint and expand product offerings and areas of expertise with discipline, dedication and determination We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea. Job Summary Responsible for the production of parts that meet customer requirements in quality and output in a safe fashion. Required Qualifications Experience with Metal Fabrication an asset 2 years experience with brakepress Ability to read drawings, blueprints and specifications Ability to use Tape Measure, Vernier and other measuring tools Ability to identify and change Brake Press tools Ability to work independently or with supervision Capable to lift up to 50lbs or 23 kilograms from ground to table level Mathematical aptitude Essential Functions Assure that 1st off/1st Part is inspected and meets Quality Assurance requirements Bend parts according to provided drawings and specifications Completion of data entry and/or paperwork as required Program, set up Machines to meet customer requirements in output and quality Operating the brake press to bend, form, and cut metal sheets. Interface with Quality and Engineering Must notify lead hand and/or supervisors of all dysfunctional and/or unsafe equipment or work practices Work Environment 100% Plant floor (PPE required) Constant communication with employees, peers and management Overtime as required Health, Safety And Environment Must work in accordance with health and safety regulations, company rules, plant rules, policies and procedures Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company. All employees are prohibited from walking under a suspended hoist, cranes or forklifts. All employees must follow all LOTO procedures Comply with all environmental requirements including our recycling program. Benefits Working in a great inclusive team environment Medical, Dental and Extended Health Care insurance coverage Group Retirement Savings Plan Life insurance coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance coverage Safety shoes and prescription safety glasses reimbursement Supplier vehicle discounts Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities Artificial intelligence may be used during the recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants. Salary: $22 - $25 per hour

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 2 years of experience with brake press operation and proficiency in reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50lbs and possess strong mathematical aptitude.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Extended health care insurance • Group retirement savings plan • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Safety shoes reimbursement • Prescription safety glasses reimbursement • Supplier vehicle discounts • Tuition reimbursement • Career advancement opportunities