metal fabricating machine operator

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization located in York Region, Vaughan, seeks a skilled metalworker. The role involves operating machinery to shape metal, checking specifications, and documenting tasks. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate and 1-2 years of experience. This position requires manual dexterity and attention to detail in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in metalworking.
• Ability to operate machinery for metal shaping.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Check products for correct specifications.
• Operate and set up metalworking machines.
• Document work completed and investigate issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Saws

Drills

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Dusty
• Noisy

Responsibilities

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
• Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products
• Document work completed
• 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

Experience and specialization

• Drills
• Saws
• Shears
• Soldering or welding equipment

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Forming

Additional information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye coordination
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player