Brake Press Operator

Brannon Steel; Brampton; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium up to CA$4/h (night)

Overtime after 40h

Service awards travel vouchers

RRSP matching 5%

Full-time permanent

Tools, uniforms, safety gear

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts

Team events

Job summary

Brannon Steel in Brampton is seeking an experienced hydraulic press brake operator for afternoon (3pm-11pm) or night (11pm-7am) shifts. Starting wage is CA$27.19 per hour with up to CA$2 shift premium for afternoons and up to CA$4 for nights.

Full‑time, permanent role with strong benefits and growth opportunities. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot hydraulic CNC press brakes, read drawings with GD&T, and handle materials using overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy hydraulic press brakes or completed a metal fabrication program.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Ability to read drawings with GD&T.
• Knowledge of steel grades and properties.
• Able to lift up to 36 kg (80 lbs).
• Basic math skills.
• Proficient with measuring tools.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Conversational English (read/write/speak).

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, troubleshoot hydraulic CNC press brakes.
• Form large steel parts for heavy equipment.
• Perform material handling with overhead crane or other equipment.
• Organize equipment and materials to minimize downtime.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and organization.
• Assist other forming staff when needed.

Skills

Hydraulic press brakes

Overhead crane

GD&T reading

Steel grades

Manual handling

Intermediate math

Measuring tools

Hand tools

Power tools

English fluency

Education

Metal fabrication program

Job description

Brannon Steel is looking for an experienced hydraulic Press Brake Operator to join the team at its Brampton manufacturing location on the afternoon shift (3pm-11pm) OR the night shift (11pm-7am). Starting from $27.19 and up per hour depending on experience PLUS up to $2 per hour in afternoon shift premiums.

Duties

• Above all, work safely!
• Setup, operate, and troubleshoot hydraulic CNC press brakes.
• Form large steel parts for world-class heavy equipment manufacturers.
• Perform material handling activities (i.e. locating material, tooling changes, loading / unloading machine) using an overhead crane or other material handling equipment.
• Organize equipment and materials to minimize downtime.
• Complete all required documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete assigned housekeeping activities and contribute to overall shop cleanliness and organization.
• Assist other Forming staff when work schedule permits or as assigned.

• Strong experience operating heavy hydraulic press brakes OR completion of applicable metal fabrication program.
• Strong overhead crane experience.
• Skilled at reading part drawings including GD&T.
• Understanding of steel grades and characteristics.
• Able to perform manual material handling up to 36 kgs (80 lbs).
• Able to perform intermediate math.
• Proficient with basic and precision measuring tools.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Speak, read and write English at a conversational level.

• Shift premiums up to $4 per hour on nights and $2 per hour on afternoons.
• Overtime after 40 hours per week.
• Service award program including travel vouchers for $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 for 10, 20, and 30 years of service.
• Group RRSP program with contribution matching up to 5% of regular annual earnings.
• Full-time, permanent work at a stable, family-owned company.
• Company-supplied tools and equipment, uniforms, safety boots, and prescription safety glasses.
• Extended health coverage including prescriptions, paramedical expenses, and emergency travel assistance.
• Dental coverage including preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee & family assistance program.
• Group discount on personal auto and home insurance.
• Opportunities to learn and advance.
• A friendly work environment where people support each other.
• Summer barbeques, annual golf tournament, and more!

This posting is for an active role to fill a current opening.

Brannon Steel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know at [e-mail]. All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality. Your personal information is solely for the purpose of hiring process and will not be shared or circulated without your consent.

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