press brake operator - metal products manufacturing

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 45 to 60 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Hindi
• Tamil

Work site environment

• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Boiler manufacturing company
• Heavy machinery manufacturing
• Machinery manufacturer
• Metal product fabrication industry
• Platework manufacturing company
• Sheet metal shop
• Structural steel fabrication company

Tasks

• Build staging or erect scaffolding for heavy metalworking jobs
• 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
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Operate gas or oil fired furnace to heat metal to proper temperatures prior to forging
• Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together
• Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal
• Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery
• Position heated or cooled metal pieces on die of press or other forging machinery
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Remove metal pieces from furnace when colour or metal indicates proper forging temperature
• Troubleshoot, perform corrective action or minor repairs

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bolters or screwdrivers (power)
• Brakes
• Cleavers
• Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Drills
• Forging press
• Furnace hand tongs
• Hand tools
• Laminating machine
• Lifting device
• Micrometers
• Overhead crane
• Power presses
• Punch presses
• Riveters (power)
• Saws
• Shears
• Soldering or welding equipment

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Ear plugs
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• 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?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Green job

• Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available