Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site setting
Hot
Noisy
Odours
Responsibilities
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 gas or oil fired furnace to heat metal to proper temperatures prior to forging
Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together
Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal
Place metal pieces in furnace
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
Remove metal pieces from furnace when colour or metal indicates proper forging temperature
Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
Experience and specialization
Metal forming or shaping operations experience
Cutting machine
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Handling heavy loads
Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Group insurance advantages
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)