High Strength Plates & Profiles Inc.

Brake Press Operator

St. Catharines, ON

Full-time

About This Job

HSPP is currently seeking an experienced Brake Press Operator. We are looking for someone who has at least 4 years or more experience, working with steel plate is essential. The chosen candidate must possess heavy plate custom press forming experience. We are looking for team players; HSPP works as a team to get our products to our customers. HSPP is an established family-owned and operated company with many long-term employees and a history of supporting and developing our team members.

Role and Responsibilities

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Operate our brake presses, including its CNC back gauge and CNC controller, and related crane and lifting equipment in a safe, professional and efficient manner following all safety guidelines currently in place or as implemented

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Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring tapes, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.

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Examine completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.

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Read work orders, engineering drawings to determine specifications such as dies, and or punches to be used, locations of bending lines, dimensions and tolerances.

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Load and support work pieces using overhead crane and other lifting devices.

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Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustment and repairs

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Set up, operate or tend machines to form, bend, bump form, straighten or flatten steel plate or parts.

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Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.

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Test and adjust machine parameters and actions, according to product specifications, and using gauges and hand tools.

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Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims and hand tools.

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Position, align and secure work pieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or one dies.

Requirements

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At least 4 years or more experience as a Brake Press Operator

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Experience working with steel plate (variety of steel grades an asset)

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Experience with crane operation

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Detail-oriented and organized

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Mechanical and mathematical aptitude

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Experience using various measuring tools and small power tools

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Heavy lifting required up to 43lbs

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Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$38.00 per hour

Benefits:

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Dental care

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Employee assistance program

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Extended health care

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Life insurance

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Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

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French not required

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday

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Weekends as needed

Experience:

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Brake Press: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person