machine operator, metalworking

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

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

Responsibilities

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 repairs
• 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