Press Set Up Operator

Drake International; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very lucrative Benefit and PensionPlan

100% Company RRSP contribution

Job summary

Drake International in Woodstock, Canada is seeking a Press Set Up Operator for a permanent hire. You will set up and operate punch and stamping presses, adjust and align equipment, and perform daily maintenance checks to ensure production runs smoothly.

The role requires at least 1 year in metal stamping or forming, Grade 12, and the ability to operate a crane to become crane-certified. Strong mechanical aptitude and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in metal stampings or forming.
• Ability to operate a Crane independently and safely to become Crane Certified.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate punch presses and stamping presses.
• Set up, adjusting, aligning presses.
• Perform daily Preventative Maintenance Check List.
• Inspect product as per SOPs.
• Ensure guarding on equipment is in place.
• Load coils onto un-coilers.
• Complete all set ups and first-offs with machine operators.
• Troubleshoot and adjust sensors.
• Maintain continuous operation during break periods.
• Follow health and safety standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

Crane operation

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Press Set Up Operator - Permanent Hire

Work Type: Permanent

What you'll do

• Setting up and operating punch presses and stamping presses.
• Setting up, adjusting, aligning presses.
• Performing daily Preventative Maintenance Check List.
• Inspecting product as per SOP's
• Ensuring all proper equipment has guarding in place.
• Loading of coils onto un-coilers.
• Complete all set ups and first-offs with machine operators.
• Able to troubleshoot, adjust sensors etc.
• Continuous operation of press during break periods, covering for the regular press operators on identified equipment.
• Follow health and safety standards, policies and procedures

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience in metal stampings or forming.
• Ability to operate a Crane independently and safely to become Crane Certified.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits & Environment

• Very lucrative Benefit and Pension plan.
• 100% Company contribution to a RRSP plan as well. No employee participation required.

Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at 226-777-7748.

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