leaf spring maker - metal fabrication

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Metal product fabrication industry

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
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Operate gas or oil fired furnace to heat metal to proper temperatures prior to forging
• 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
• Place metal pieces in furnace
• 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
• Remove metal pieces from furnace when colour or metal indicates proper forging temperature
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements

Measuring tools

• Callipers

Aviation special processes

• Heat treatment

Type of operation

• Metal rolling

Instrument experience

• Precision measuring instrument

Equipment and machinery experience

• Drills
• Forging press
• Furnace hand tongs
• Micrometers
• Power presses
• Punch presses
• Riveters (power)
• Saws
• Shears
• Soldering or welding equipment
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Shotblaster
• Shearing machines
• Grinding machine

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Cutting machine
• Flattening
• Forming
• Metal twisting
• Punching
• Straightening

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available