Bender Operator

Aerotek; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Bender Operator to set up and operate manual metal forming equipment in a busy Hamilton shop. You will read BOMs and blueprints, stage materials with an overhead crane, and ensure parts meet precise dimensions.

The role requires experience with brake presses, metal forming, and safety PPE, with shifts including day and afternoon. Join a small team and contribute to high-quality production in a dusty but dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of manual machine operating experience with benders or brake press machines.
• Hands-on experience with brake press machines and metal forming processes.
• Ability to bend metal plates and materials accurately to specified lengths and dimensions.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and bills of materials.
• Solid mathematics skills for measurements, calculations, and verification of dimensions.
• Experience using overhead cranes to move and position materials safely.
• Ability to operate a forklift in a shop environment.
• Capability to work independently and remain self-motivated after the training period.
• Comfort working in a dirty, dusty, and sometimes loud shop environment.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and wearing required PPE at all times.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret the bill of materials at the start of each shift to understand production requirements.
• Pull and stage all required materials from inventory using the overhead crane in a safe and efficient manner.
• Set up brake press, bender, roller, and other manual metal forming machines according to the dimensions specified in the bill of materials and blueprints.
• Operate manual bending and brake press machines to bend metal plates and other materials to the correct lengths, angles, and dimensions.
• Verify that finished parts meet specified measurements and quality standards using appropriate measuring tools and basic math skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine material specifications, bend sequences, and machine settings.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely to move and position materials and finished products within the shop.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a dirty and dusty shop environment, following all safety procedures.
• Work independently after the training period, staying self-motivated to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Collaborate with 2–3 team members in the back shop as needed to coordinate workflow and support production.
• Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including wearing steel-toe footwear and safety glasses at all times.
• Adapt to day and afternoon shifts as required by production demands.

Skills

Manual machine operation

Brake press operation

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Independent work

Safety and PPE compliance

Team collaboration

Mathematics for measurements

Attention to detail

Tools

Brake press machines

Metal forming equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Job Title: Bender Operator

The Bender Operator sets up and operates manual metal forming equipment to bend plates and materials to precise lengths and dimensions based on production requirements. This role involves reading bills of materials and blueprints, pulling and staging materials using overhead cranes, and working independently in a busy shop environment to deliver accurate, high-quality parts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret the bill of materials at the start of each shift to understand production requirements.
• Pull and stage all required materials from inventory using the overhead crane in a safe and efficient manner.
• Set up brake press, bender, roller, and other manual metal forming machines according to the dimensions specified in the bill of materials and blueprints.
• Operate manual bending and brake press machines to bend metal plates and other materials to the correct lengths, angles, and dimensions.
• Verify that finished parts meet specified measurements and quality standards using appropriate measuring tools and basic math skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine material specifications, bend sequences, and machine settings.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely to move and position materials and finished products within the shop.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a dirty and dusty shop environment, following all safety procedures.
• Work independently after the training period, staying self-motivated to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Collaborate with 2–3 team members in the back shop as needed to coordinate workflow and support production.
• Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, including wearing steel-toe footwear and safety glasses at all times.
• Adapt to day and afternoon shifts as required by production demands.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of manual machine operating experience with benders or brake press machines.
• Hands‑on experience with brake press machines and metal forming processes.
• Ability to bend metal plates and materials accurately to specified lengths and dimensions.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and bills of materials.
• Solid mathematics skills for measurements, calculations, and verification of dimensions.
• Experience using overhead cranes to move and position materials safely.
• Ability to operate a forklift in a shop environment.
• Capability to work independently and remain self‑motivated after the training period.
• Comfort working in a dirty, dusty, and sometimes loud shop environment.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and wearing required PPE at all times.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with rollers and other manual metal forming equipment.
• Previous exposure to a custom fabrication or custom production environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a small team of 2–3 people in the back shop.
• Flexibility to work both day and afternoon shifts as needed.
• Attention to detail and quality when working from blueprints and bills of materials.

Why Work Here?

You will join a shop with a strong, friendly culture that values camaraderie and enjoyment at work. Team members participate in summer BBQs and family-oriented holiday events, including a kids’ Christmas party with Santa. The facility features a new lounge and game room on the second floor, offering a comfortable space to relax during breaks and connect with coworkers. This environment supports work-life balance, encourages team bonding, and provides a welcoming atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work.

Work Environment

The role is based in the back shop, working closely with a small team of 2–3 people. After the training period, most work is performed independently, so you need to be comfortable working on your own and staying self-motivated. The environment is dirty and dusty, and it can be loud when machines are running, reflecting an active metal fabrication shop. Steel-toe footwear and safety glasses are required at all times, and PPE is strictly enforced. Candidates must be available for day and afternoon shifts; the current schedule is approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an afternoon shift expected to start as workload increases.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hamilton, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $29.75/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hamilton,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:

Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.