can machine operator

Ideal Can; Saint-Apollinaire; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal Can in Saint-Apollinaire, Quebec, is seeking a metal fabrication specialist to operate and tend machines producing metal parts on site. You will read blueprints to determine requirements and ensure products meet quality specifications while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires 5+ years of metal fabrication experience and a high school diploma (or equivalent). Relocation costs not covered; on-site work in a noisy environment with standard protective practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication or related field.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and determine work requirements.
• Ability to operate or tend metal fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce metal parts and metal products.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Finish products by cleaning, polishing, filing or other finishing steps.
• Check products for quality and other specifications.
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools.
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools.
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment.
• Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connection.

Skills

Equipment experience

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent experience

Tools

CNC machine tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

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

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Metal product fabrication industry
• Conservation and restoration institute

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate or tend automatic or multi-purpose machines to produce metal parts and metal products
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Clean, polish, file or otherwise finish products
• Check products for quality and other specifications
• Clean work area
• Set up and operate conventional and computer controlled machine tools
• Fit and assemble components using hand and power tools
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connection

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Metal fabricating equipment

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth