machine operator, metalworking

ROYAL CANADIAN STEEL; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal manufacturing is seeking a metalworking technician in Brampton. The ideal candidate will have secondary school education, 3 to 5 years of experience, and expertise in operating metalworking machinery. Responsibilities include shaping metal and ensuring product specifications are met.

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience in metalworking.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and specifications.
• Operate light or heavy metalworking machines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Metal shaping

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years

Tasks

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together
• Place metal pieces in furnace
• Position heated or cooled metal pieces on die of press or other forging machinery
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Remove metal pieces from furnace when colour or metal indicates proper forging temperature