Overview

The Brake Press Operator operates a brake press machine to bend, form, and shape metal sheets and plates. This role involves working in a manufacturing and fabrication setting. This role is critical in the metal fabrication process, transforming raw metal sheets into finished products through exact bending and shaping. The role requires technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Location: This role will work from our Manufacturing Shop.

Work Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm

Core Values

Service First, Innovation, Integrity, and Continuous Learning form the cornerstone of our culture at Metro Compactor Service. We expect every employee to personify these values in their work and interactions with clients, vendors, and team members.

Responsibilities
Set up and operation of Hydraulic Brake Press
Set up and operation of Shear
Occasional operator of Saw and Iron Worker
Cut and bend sheet steel components to shop drawing specifications.
Cut and bend in house parts and ensure quantities are acceptable to meet demand.




Maintain equipment and report any issue to Supervision.
Follow work orders and Service requisitions and ensure components are completed for scheduled dates
Ability to read and Interpret Shop Drawings/blueprints

Ability to calculate bend tolerances
Measuring of parts
Follow quality control procedures
Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications according to drawings.
Read specifications or follow verbal instructions
Clean and lubricate equipment
Maintain Daily Maintenance Inspection logs for equipment
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
3+ years Press Brake experience (ideal)
Must be able or willing to learn to operate a forklift/truck.
Brake press machine set up.
Must pass practical shop test showing ability to set up and operate Press Brake
Metal fabrication experience is required.
Safety conscience of surrounding machinery

📌 Brake Press / Machine Operator Vaughan
🏢 Metro Compactor Service
📍 Vaughan