Primary Manufacturing Associate

Motor Coach Industries; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Motor Coach Industries in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Primary Manufacturing Associate to operate CNC press brakes and related equipment to fabricate parts to exact specs.

You will set up tooling, select punches, load programs, and perform secondary operations such as laser cutting and tube bending; may handle up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating and programming Cincinnati Auto Form or similar press brake.
• Experience with CNC equipment and sheet metal fabrication strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of tooling and tool maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, tape measures, and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC press brakes and other fabrication machinery as part of the production process.
• Select and install punches and dies based on material specifications.
• Set up tooling, load programs and configure machine settings for optimal performance.
• Inspect tools and materials for safety and suitability.
• Fabricate parts according to mechanical drawings and tolerances.
• Perform secondary operations such as sawing, punching, laser cutting, and tube bending as needed.
• Prepare finished products for shipment and handle materials up to 60 lbs manually or with hoists.
• Maintain workplace organization, safety, and collaboration in line with company expectations.

Skills

CNC operation

CNC programming

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading technical drawings

Laser cutting knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cincinnati Auto Form

Job description

Position Summary

The Primary Manufacturing Associate is responsible for operating CNC press brake machines and related equipment to fabricate parts that meet precise specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate CNC press brakes (e.g., Cincinnati Auto Form) and other fabrication machinery as part of the production process
• Select and install appropriate punches and dies based on material specifications
• Set up tooling, load programs and configure machine settings to ensure optimal performance
• Inspect tools and materials to confirm they are safe and suitable for use
• Fabricate parts in accordance with mechanical engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances
• Perform secondary operations such as sawing, punching, laser cutting, and tube bending as needed
• Prepare finished products for shipment and handle materials (up to 60 lbs.) manually or using hoists
• Maintain high standards of workplace organization, safety, and collaboration in line with company expectations

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience operating and programming a Cincinnati Auto Form or similar press brake machine
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Experience with CNC equipment and sheet metal fabrication strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of tooling and tool maintenance
• Familiarity with materials such as aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
• Experience with Laser cutting/NC shear punch/NC Tube bending/Laser tube cutting is considered a strong asset
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, tape measures, and calipers