metal fabricating machine operator

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 to 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• 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
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together
• Place metal pieces in furnace
• 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
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
• Troubleshoot, perform corrective action or minor repairs

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• 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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Green job

• Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities