machine operator, metalworking

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 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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available