THE COMPANY:
Our client is a Canadian custom metal fabrication and manufacturing company producing precision metal components and assemblies for industrial customers.
Its capabilities span design support, CNC laser cutting, CNC press brake forming, welding, machining and assembly, giving employees exposure to a broad range of practical manufacturing processes and modern fabrication equipment.
This is a hands-on shop-floor opportunity within a company that places considerable emphasis on quality workmanship, organized production, safety and continuous improvement. The work is tangible, technical and detail-driven: parts need to be formed correctly, inspected carefully and moved through production accurately and efficiently.
COMPENSATION:
- $24 to $26* per hour
- Benefits start from Day 1
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Regular salary reviews
- Opportunities for career growth and continued skills development
*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on manufacturing, fabrication or metal-forming experience who enjoys practical production work and takes pride in accuracy and quality.
As a Press Brake Operator, you will support forming operations by helping organize work, prepare and form components, review technical drawings and measurements, monitor bend quality and assist with inspection requirements throughout the production process.
You will work with a variety of materials, including mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel, and collaborate with production leadership and quality personnel to help ensure parts are completed correctly and according to specification.
The role offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills in metal forming, quality inspection, production processes and equipment while contributing to a busy, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Press Brake Operator will support day-to-day forming operations and help ensure production requirements are completed accurately, safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities will include:
- Review assigned daily production schedules and assist with organizing work orders.
- Ensure order tracking is completed and reported in a timely manner.
- Perform forming tasks on various metals, including mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints and measurements.
- Set up and lay out work using fixtures and guides to fabricate parts and assemblies.
- Assist in forming components according to procedures, drawings and work orders.
- Monitor stages of the forming process and assess the quality and accuracy of bends.
- Identify flaws, tolerance concerns or other potential quality issues.
- Support First Article Inspections (FAI) to verify the accuracy of assigned work orders.
- Conduct or assist with detailed inspections of production parts as required.
- Work with production leadership and Quality Assurance personnel to help resolve non-conformance issues involving part damage, shortages, tolerances or other production concerns.
- Support corrective actions where required.
- Maintain forming equipment and work areas according to company 5S standards and preventative-maintenance requirements.
- Follow all health and safety practices and internal policies, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Participate in process and product improvement initiatives.
- Assist with the development and improvement of forming processes and techniques.
- Participate in training to develop additional skills involving software, equipment and production methods.
EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in manufacturing, fabrication, metal forming or a related production environment.
Relevant experience may include:
- Press brake or forming work
- Metal fabrication or sheet metal work
- Working with mild steel, aluminum or stainless steel
- Reading technical drawings, blueprints or shop drawings
- Working from measurements and production specifications
- Using fixtures, guides and measurement tools
- Quality inspection or production documentation
- Working in a structured shop environment with safety and 5S expectations
- Forklift certification would be considered an asset
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of drawing symbols, blueprints, shop drawings and measurement tools
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Adaptability when priorities or production requirements change
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and consistently meet production deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with supervisors, team leads, quality personnel and peers
- Willingness to learn new equipment, software, processes and techniques
- Commitment to workplace safety and established procedures
- Positive, collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Interest in continuous improvement and producing work correctly the first time
- Forklift certification would be considered an asset
LOCATION:
Orillia, Ontario
POSITION TITLE:
Press Brake Operator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent, Full-Time
WORK TYPE:
On-Site
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma
- College diploma or technician certificate combined with formal technical training and work experience in forming
REQUIRED TRAVEL:
No
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No
MANAGES OTHERS:
No
CONTACT:
John Barron – Strategic Recruiting Manager
HOW TO APPLY:
Please click on the “APPLY” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to: [email protected]
JOB CATEGORY:
Manufacturing/Production/Operations
INDUSTRY:
Metal Stamping and Machining
JOB ORDER NUMBER:
10572
EXISTING VACANCY:
This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE:
We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft correspondence or write a job posting but never in the decision-making as to candidate suitability.
ABOUT STOAKLEY-STEWART CONSULTANTS:
Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting Firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result, we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.
Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. We consider all qualified individuals for client introduction and employment opportunities without regard to characteristics protected by applicable human rights legislation.
Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise your Stoakley-Stewart recruitment consultant and we will work with you to meet your individual accessibility needs.
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Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
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