press brake operator - metal products manufacturing

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Metal product fabrication industry
• Structural steel fabrication company

Tasks

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products
• Document work completed
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Perform ongoing machine adjustments
• Program CNC machine tools
• Design patterns to fit measurements

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Equipment and machinery experience

• AutoCAD
• Brakes
• Drills
• Lifting device
• Micrometers
• Power presses
• Punch presses
• Saws
• Shears
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Hand tools

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Cutting machine
• Drawing
• Flattening
• Forming
• Punching
• Straightening
• Upsetting

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available