Machine operator, metalworking

Machine operator, metalworking

Overview

Languages

English

Education
 

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
   

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

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 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
   

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience
 

• Lifting device
• Micrometers
• Overhead crane
• Power presses
• Punch presses
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
   

Metal forming or shaping operations experience
 

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

Additional information

Transportation/travel information
 

• Own transportation
   

Work conditions and physical capabilities
 

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
   

Weight handling
 

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
   

Personal suitability
 

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
   

Benefits

Health benefits
 

• Health care plan
   

Other Benefits
 

• Free parking available
   

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths
 

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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