Press Brake Operator in Alberta

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Metal product fabrication industry
• Sheet metal shop
• Machine set-up

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
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist

Experience and specialization

Instrument experience

• Precision measuring instrument

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bolters or screwdrivers (power)
• Brakes
• Forging press
• Micrometers
• Punch presses
• Shears
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Hand tools

Metal forming or shaping operations experience

• Bending
• Flattening
• Forming
• Punching
• Straightening

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week