Press brake operator - metal products manufacturing
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Metal product fabrication industry
- Sheet metal shop
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
- Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
- Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
- 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
- Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
Equipment and machinery experience
- Brakes
- Power presses
- Shears
- Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
- Hand tools
- Brakes and presses
- Press brakes and metalworking equipment
Metal forming or shaping operations experience
- Bending
- Flattening
- Forming
- Straightening
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
- Early morning
- Evening
- Shift
- Morning
Employment terms options
- Overtime required
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available