Press Brake Operator - Metal Products Manufacturing

Employer

GT Metals

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Metal Forming or Shaping Operations Experience

• Forming
• Flattening
• Bending

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Not required
• Not applicable

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Shears
• Overhead crane
• Lifting device
• Hand tools
• Brakes

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Work Setting

• Structural steel fabrication company
• Sheet metal shop
• Platework manufacturing company
• Metal product fabrication industry

Specific Skills

• Start up, shut down, set up and adjust process equipment or machines
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Troubleshoot, perform corrective action or minor repairs
• Document work completed
• Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Work Site Environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Work Location Information

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication