Metal Fabricator

Industrial Electric Manufacturing (IEM); Surrey; On-site; CAD 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm based in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Metal Fabricator to join their team. This full-time role involves reading engineering drawings and operating CNC machines to produce quality metal parts. Qualified candidates must have at least 2 years of CNC experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift heavy materials. Working in a shop environment, you will maintain safety and quality standards. The position offers a wage of $24.00/hour, with day shifts available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience using CNC fabricating machines, preferred experience with Amada.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently bend, squat, crawl, and climb.
• Valid forklift license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret diagrams and specifications to fabricate quality metal parts.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines to prepare metal parts for production.
• Perform metal corrections such as grinding and polishing.

Skills

Experience using CNC fabricating machines

Mechanical aptitude

Strong work ethic

Tools

Press brakes

CNC punch press

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Metal Fabricator (Switchgear - Mechanical)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Day Shift)

Wage: $24.00/hour

IEM Canada is seeking experienced and hard-working individuals to join our team as Metal Fabricator.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other instructions or procedures to fabricate quality metal parts.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as press brakes, CNC punch press, shears, cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or prepare metal parts for production.
• Use multiple measuring devices such as rulers, micrometers, calipers, tee square, machinist square and tape measure to accurately and precisely perform work.
• Perform metal corrections such as grinding, buffing, polishing and deburring.
• Comply with all safety, quality work rules, guidelines and regulations.
• Set up, test, operate and maintain fabrication tools and equipment.
• Keep the supervisor informed of problems, progress and suggestions in a timely manner.
• Always maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Keep red-lines and mark ups of any drawing changes required during manufacturing and turn into supervisor upon their request.
• Perform other duties which may be required by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess:

• At least 2 years of experience using CNC fabricating machines (Experience with Amada Preferred)
• Safely use material handling equipment such as rolling carts and pallet jacks (Valid Forklift license is preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently bend, squat, crawl and climb
• Ability to work quickly with your hands while maintaining accuracy and high quality
• Strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Must be a team player

Physical / Mental / Environmental

Physical Demands:

• Lifting: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Activities: Sitting – 5% Walking/Standing – 95%
• Bending: Must be able to bend, squat, crawl and climb.
• Vision: Long periods of close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and ability to see small or detailed items.

Mental Demands: Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Environment: Shop/warehouse. Not climate controlled. Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.