Fabrication Machine Operator

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Benefits package

Pension plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada is seeking a Fabrication Machine Operator for London, Ontario. The role involves operating NC machines, heavy presses, and related equipment to form steel parts.

You will load/unload using cranes and assist with deburring and finishing processes. The position requires a post-secondary diploma, 3–5 years manufacturing experience, and willingness to work rotating day/afternoon/night shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience required.
• Base hourly rate $33.01 to $50.02 with a 6-year wage progression.
• Cost of living allowance per hour plus $0.40 per hour for the improvement program.

Responsibilities

• Operate NC machines, 700 ton all-steel presses, rollers, shears, B&B presses, belt sanders, deburr-leveler.
• Load and unload heavy/large parts using overhead cranes, vacuum lift, or manual handling.
• Perform duties with varied postures from floor to shoulder height; walking, standing, sitting, bending and reaching.
• Work shift rotations (day, afternoon, night) with possible overtime as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Shift work

Overtime availability

Education

Post secondary diploma

Job description

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Oct 9, 2026
Requisition ID: 5577
Job Category: Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Security Clearance: None
Pay Type: Hourly

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their education when applying to this position

Position Description:

• A Fabrication Machine Operator (FMO) is responsible for forming parts to be used for fabricating the product. This requires using equipment to cut, stamp, or shape parts out of steel. Manual touch-ups of parts may also be required, using various hand tools.
• Use of overhead cranes, vacuum lift, or two-person manual lifting techniques may be used to load and unload heavy/large parts to the machines, or small parts may be manually handled by one worker.
• Work functions will included the operating of NC, 700 ton (all -steel), rollers, shears, B&B presses, belt sanders, deburr-leveler.
• Typical Fabrication Machine Operator postures may include walking, standing, sitting, squatting, crouching, bending, and reaching at working heights ranging from floor level to shoulder height.
• Shift work is required which may include rotation between day, afternoon, and night shifts.
• Additionally, overtime may be required on an as-needed basis.

Position Requirements:

• Post Secondary diploma
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Base hourly rate is $33.01 to a full rate of $50.02 with a 6-year wage progression.
• In addition to your rate, all bargaining unit employees are also entitled to a cost of living allowance per hour and an additional $0.40 per hour for participation in the Company's structured improvement program.
• GDLS-C provides all required equipment to perform work.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Shift premium is offered at 5% for the afternoon and 10% for midnight shifts
• GDLS-C offers a company-paid, comprehensive benefits package for a range of health and dental services for you and your eligible dependents as well as basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Bargaining unit employees are enrolled in a defined contribution pension plan. There is a required 4% contribution with a 4% company match and up to an additional 2% voluntary contribution which provides another 4% match from the company.

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [emailprotected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.