Press brake operator - metal products manufacturing

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• 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

Experience

• 5 years or more

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