Overview

Full job description

Metal Forming or Shaping Operations Experience

Forming

Cutting machine

Bending

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Saws

Hand tools

Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Work Setting

Metal product fabrication industry

Specific Skills

Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions

Position heated or cooled metal pieces on die of press or other forging machinery

Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal

Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together

Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications

Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines

Document work completed

Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products

Work Site Environment

Noisy

Dusty

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination