power brake operator - metal fabrication

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Machinery manufacturer
• Structural steel fabrication company

Tasks

• Build staging or erect scaffolding for heavy metalworking jobs
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Read blueprints and drawings

Equipment and machinery experience

• Drills
• Lifting device
• Micrometers
• Overhead crane
• Power presses
• Punch presses
• Saws
• Soldering or welding equipment
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Hand tools

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Cutting machine
• Flattening
• Forming
• Piercing
• Punching
• Splitting
• Straightening

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program