Metalworking Machine Operator

Varsteel Ltd.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Lethbridge, Alberta is hiring a Machine Operator for a permanent full-time position. The candidate will be responsible for operating heavy machinery, ensuring product specifications are met, and maintaining equipment. Applicants must have a secondary school certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The position requires lifting up to 45 kg and transportation is necessary as the work is on-site only. Benefits include insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in heavy machinery or manufacturing.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
• Must have own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Check products for specifications and quality.
• Operate light and heavy metalworking machines.
• Investigate and repair machine issues.

Skills

Ability to operate heavy machinery

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Safety glasses/goggles

Steel-toed safety boots

Basic tools

Job description

• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting

• Heavy machinery manufacturing
• Platework manufacturing company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
• Replace parts as required

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools
• Disability benefits
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-02-09