Press brake operator

Accumetal Manufacturing Inc.; Stratford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in metal product fabrication is seeking a skilled individual to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating various metalworking machines, ensuring product specifications are met, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and experience in the metal fabrication industry. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in metal product fabrication.
• Forklift Operator Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Check products for correct shapes and dimensions.
• Operate metalworking machines to shape or form metal.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Organized

Judgement

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

CNC machines

Forklift

Overhead crane

Brakes

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
  
  

Work setting

• Metal product fabrication industry
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification
  
  

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes
• Lifting device
• Overhead crane
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
  
  

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Forming
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized