metalworking machine operator

Metalcor Building Systems; London; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcor Building Systems is seeking an on-site metalworker to join our team. You will build scaffolding, inspect shapes and dimensions, and operate heavy metalworking equipment to forge metal parts.

Responsibilities include heating metal in furnaces, welding, cutting, and transforming stock according to specifications, while maintaining documentation and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• On-site required at the physical location.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build staging or erect scaffolding for heavy metalworking jobs.
• 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.
• 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 gas or oil fired furnace to heat metal to proper temperatures prior to forging.
• Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together.
• Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal.
• Place metal pieces in furnace.
• Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery.
• 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.
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist.

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Or equivalent experience

Tools

Gas furnace operation

Forging machinery

Crane/hoist operation

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

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.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Build staging or erect scaffolding for heavy metalworking jobs
• 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
• 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 gas or oil fired furnace to heat metal to proper temperatures prior to forging
• Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together
• Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal
• Place metal pieces in furnace
• Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery
• 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
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist