Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Heavy machinery manufacturing
- Machinery manufacturer
- Metal product fabrication industry
- Platework manufacturing company
- Sheet metal shop
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
- 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 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
- 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
- Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
- Lifting device
- Overhead crane
- Power presses
- Shears
Metal forming or shaping operations experience
- Bending
- Cutting machine
- Forming
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits