Power press set-up operator - metal fabrication

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Fabrication

Tasks

• Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
• Perform corrective machine adjustments
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Inspect products at various stages of processing to ensure adherence to specifications
• Feed and unload processing machines
• Complete reports
• Clean and maintain work space
• Read blueprints and drawings

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Testing equipment and methods

• Visual inspection

Equipment and machinery experience

• Lifting device
• Power presses
• Stamping machine

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Coining

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Accurate
• Efficiency
• Quick learner

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities