Machine Operator, Metalworking

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. 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. Document work completed. 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. Position heated or cooled metal pieces on die of press or other forging machinery. Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions. Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist. Equipment and machinery experience: Lifting device. Micrometers. Overhead crane. Power presses. Punch presses. Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Metal forming or shaping operations experience: Bending. Cutting machine. Flattening. Forming. Metal twisting. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.