sheet metal worker - manufacturing

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Dusty. Hot.

Work setting:

Shop fabrication. Sheet metal fabrication shop. Metal products manufacturing company.

Tasks:

• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template.
• Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal.
• Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification.
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand.
• Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment.
• Fit and join sheet metal parts.
• Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
• Operate metal cleaning equipment to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other materials from surfaces of metal products.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Grind or chip excess metal from metal products using hand tools.
• Read and interpret work orders.

Welding techniques:

Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG).

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Lifting device.
• Hand tools.
• Dolly.

Specialization or experience:

Custom sheet metal items. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Large workload.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.

Screening questions:

• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.