sheet metal worker - manufacturing

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

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 environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

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