forming roll set-up operator - metal fabrication

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Boiler manufacturing company
• Heavy machinery manufacturing
• Metal product fabrication industry
• Platework manufacturing company
• Platework fabrication plant

Tasks

• Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products
• 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
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes
• Overhead crane
• Power presses
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Heat exchangers
• Press brakes and metalworking equipment

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Flattening
• Forming
• Straightening

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication and layout

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program