Shear Operator

Nucor Rebar Fabrication; Saint John; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Rebar Fabrication in Saint John, NB is seeking a skilled general laborer to bend, cut, bundle, and load reinforcing steel bars according to customer orders. The role requires accurate interpretation of production tags, shop drawings, and cut lists and may involve operating multiple fabrication machines.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years in a rebar shop, experience with a shearing machine, basic math skills, and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in a rebar shop setting.
• Experience operating a shearing machine is required; other fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Must have basic math skills to calculate bar measurements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Bend, cut, bundle, and load reinforcing steel bars per customer orders.
• Operate equipment and read production tags, shop drawings, and cut lists for accuracy.
• Ensure safety, maintain cleanliness, and assist others as needed.

Skills

Shop drawings

Math skills

Production tags

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shearing machine

Overhead crane

Fabmatic machine

Power saw

Job description

500 King William Rd, Saint John, NB E2M 7E6, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

PURPOSE

Bend, cut, bundle, and load reinforcing steel bars in accordance with customer\'s orders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values.
• Operate a shearing machine to accurately cut reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths.
• Read and interpret production tags, shop drawings, and cut lists to ensure accuracy.
• Based on production needs, the incumbent may also be required to:
• Operate a bending machine to bend reinforcing steel bars into specified shapes.
• Operate an overhead crane to move, assemble, and select material to be fabricated or shipped.
• Operate a Fabmatic machine to cut and bend reinforcing steel bars into specified shapes.
• Unload trailers and store material in storage bins.
• Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.
• Operate power saw for cutting reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths.
• Operate a spray gun in the application of epoxy touch up or reinforcing steel bars.
• Maintain the shop or designated area in a clean and safe manner.
• Assist other employees in any of the above tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum three years experience in rebar shop setting
• Experience operating a shearing machine required; additional fabrication equipment experience preferred
• Must have basic math skills to be able to calculate bar measurements
• High School Diploma or equivalent

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Overtime hours may be required
• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be familiar with, and adhere to shop safety policies and procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Some heavy lifting may be necessary
• Working conditions can be noisy/dusty/ hot/ cold

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process : Our recruitment team may use AI-assisted tools to help identify and review candidate applications based on job-related requirements and qualifications. All hiring decisions are made by humans.

Existing Vacancy : This job posting is for an existing vacancy

500 King William Rd, Saint John, NB E2M 7E6, Canada