Sheet Metal Operator

A&R; Metal Industries | Richmond, BC | Full-Time | Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

A&R; Metal Industries is looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Operator to anchor our afternoon production shift. Every part that leaves our floor passes through forming and punching — we need someone who can run that equipment with confidence and keep quality and throughput steady, shift after shift.

About A&R; Metal Industries

A&R; Metal Industries is a sheet metal fabrication shop supplying precision-cut and formed metal components to industrial and commercial clients. Our production floor depends on accurate, efficient forming and punching to keep every downstream process — cutting, assembly, and shipping — on schedule.

About the Role

As our Sheet Metal Operator, you'll set up and run sheet metal production equipment to produce parts to spec on the 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM shift. Within your first few months, you'll be operating independently, reading part drawings and job specs with confidence, and helping keep quality and output steady across the shift. Hands-on experience with CNC press brake, forming, punch press, or CNC punching equipment is a strong asset — depending on production needs, this role may cross-train into any of these processes over time.

What You'll Do

- Set up and operate sheet metal production equipment to produce parts according to part drawings, work orders, and quality specifications
- Load, position, and unload sheet metal stock safely and efficiently
- Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and surface quality, adjusting machine settings as needed




- Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime
- Maintain accurate production records and report material or quality issues promptly
- Follow all workplace health and safety procedures on the shop floor
- Crosstrain on CNC press brake, forming, punch press, or CNC punching equipment as production needs and opportunities arise

What We're Looking For

Required:

- Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience as a sheet metal operator in a production or manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret part drawings, work orders, and technical drawings
- Comfortable working independently on the 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM shift
- Solid attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety standards
- Ability to lift and maneuver sheet metal stock as required

Preferred (nice to have):

- Experience with CNC press brake operation
- Experience with metal forming processes
- Experience with punch press operation
- Experience with CNC punching machines
- Forklift driving license

Compensation & Benefits

- $23–$27 per hour, based on experience
- Full-time, five-day work week
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

How to Apply

Send your resume as we review applications on a rolling basis.

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC V6V 1K9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:

- sheet metal fabrication: 1 year (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Sheet Metal Machine Operator (Richmond)
🏢 A&R metal
📍 Richmond