Brake Press Operator

High Bar Brands; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Dieter’s, part of High Bar Brands, is seeking a Brake Press Operator in Cambridge, Ontario. The role involves reading specs, setting up and operating brake presses, turret punches, and lasers to shape metal parts, and reporting production quantities in the ERP system.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of brake press experience, high school education, and may have CNC setup knowledge. 40-hour weeks with shift premium and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Post-secondary education in CNC Set-Up or Maintenance or equivalent mechanical knowledge.
• One to three years of experience in a Brake Press role.
• One or more years of experience operating a Turret Punch and Laser.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications or follow verbal instructions.
• Lay out, set up, and operate metalworking machines to cut, bend, roll, ream, punch and drill stock.
• Use measuring tools to check the product dimensions.
• Report manufactured quantities for each work order in the ERP system.

Skills

Read specifications

Measuring with verniers/protractors

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary CNC Set-Up/Maintenance

1–3 years Brake Press experience

Experience with Turret Punch & Laser

Tools

Brake presses

Turret punches

Lasers

CNC setup

Job description

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.00 Hourly

At Dieter’s, part of High Bar Brands, we have been manufacturing quality truck accessories since 1976. We are proud to have become one of the most respected names in the truck aftermarket industry by listening to our customers and then delivering a product that not only meets expectations - but exceeds them. Our dedicated craftspeople have access to state-of-the-art equipment and use only the best quality stainless steel to design, develop, and manufacture the parts that have built our brand.

You will accurately and efficiently complete the following functions of the job.

Brake Press Operation

• Read specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Lay out, set up, and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines such as shears, power presses, saws, plate rolls, drills, brakes, slitters, punch presses, computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment, and other hand tools to cut, bend, roll, ream, punch and drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products.
• Use various measuring tools to check the product for the correct shape, dimensions, and other specifications.
• Accurately and promptly report all manufactured quantities for acceptable and scrap parts for each work order in the ERP system. Reporting errors must be communicated to your supervisor.

Machinery Set Up and Trouble Shooting

Ensure brake presses, turret punches, and lasers are set up appropriately for long and short-run orders.

• Load lasers with appropriate steel sheets for orders.
• Troubleshoot production machinery to keep the shift running by performing minor corrections or repairs.
• Start up and set up additional machines if basic troubleshooting procedures fail.
• Contact appropriate management personnel for machinery emergencies that would otherwise result in shift cancellation.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read alpha and numeric work orders and part numbers
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as verniers and angle protractors
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicate with all levels of the Company using excellent written and verbal skills.
• Work independently without excessive supervision and review work for accuracy within specified time constraints.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of high school and/or equivalent experience
• Post-secondary education in a CNC Set-Up or Maintenance or equivalent mechanical knowledge
• One to three years of experience in a Brake Press role
• One or more years of experience operating a Turret Punch and Laser

Expected hours: 40 per week

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Monday to Thursday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

The pay includes a $1.00 shift premium.

As an equal employment opportunity company, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.

In compliance with Ontario Bill 149, this posting is for an existing position.