Forging machine operator

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Tasks

• Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
• Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines
• Position heated or cooled metal pieces on die of press or other forging machinery
• Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions
• Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Overhead Crane Certification

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automatic conveyor
• Overhead crane

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Overtime available

Health benefits

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

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination