press brake operator - metal products manufacturing

APS Metal Industries Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal fabrication company in Pickering is seeking a skilled worker with 3-5 years of experience in metal shaping and fabrication. Responsibilities include operating machines, ensuring product specifications are met, and performing minor repairs. Ideal candidates will have a registered apprenticeship or equivalent experience and must work on-site with no remote options.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Free parking available

Bonus

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in metal product fabrication.
• Experience with equipment such as brakes and power presses.
• Ability to follow specifications and instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and specifications.
• Operate presses or other forging machines.
• Lay out, set up, and operate metalworking machines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Hand-eye coordination

Organized

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC machines

Brakes

Power presses

Shears

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Metal product fabrication industry
• Sheet metal shop
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
  
  

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes
• Power presses
• Shears
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Hand tools
• Brakes and presses
• Press brakes and metalworking equipment
  
  

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Flattening
• Forming
• Straightening
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  
  

Personal suitability

• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available