Hot press operator - metal forging
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: French
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
- Hot
- Noisy
Work setting
- 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
- 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
- Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
Equipment and machinery experience
- Overhead crane
- Power presses
Metal forming or shaping operations experience
- Bending
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Tools
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
- Evening
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance