Press Brake Operator

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Metal product fabrication industry
• Platework manufacturing company

Responsibilities

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
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• 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
• Troubleshoot, perform corrective action or minor repairs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Overhead Crane Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes
• Drills
• Hand tools
• Lifting device
• Overhead crane
• Punch presses
• Saws
• Shears

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Cutting machine
• Forming
• Punching

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)