metal band saw operator

Fortress Fabrications Ltd.; Redcliff; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Fortress Fabrications Ltd. in Alberta is seeking a skilled CNC operator to set up and run machines for repetitive machining tasks at our on-site facility. The role requires precise measurement, quality checks, and safe operation.

You will verify part dimensions with micrometers and calipers, perform routine maintenance, and input toolpath parameters. Prior CNC experience and ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up machines to perform repetitive machining operations
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Clean and maintain work space

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate and set up machines to perform repetitive machining operations
• Verify dimensions of parts machined using precise measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers)
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machinery
• Enter codes specifying speed, feed and cut of the toolpath for computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Clean and maintain work space

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Overhead Crane Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Sawing machine
• Tool grinders
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer