Machine operator, metalworking

• Work Term: Permanent


• Work Language: English


• Hours: 40 hours per week


• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate


• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Heavy machinery manufacturing
• Platework manufacturing company
• Structural steel fabrication company

Tasks

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• 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
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist

Equipment and machinery experience

• Overhead crane

Transportation/travel information