Press Brake Operator

Brannon Steel is looking for an experienced hydraulic Press Brake Operator to join the team at its Brampton manufacturing location on the afternoon shift (3pm-11pm). Starting from $27.19 and up per hour depending on experience PLUS up to $2 per hour in afternoon shift premiums. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application, we will contact those who meet the requirements. Duties Above all, work safely! Setup, operate, and troubleshoot hydraulic CNC press brakes. Form large steel parts for world-class heavy equipment manufacturers. Perform material handling activities (i.e. locating material, tooling changes, loading / unloading machine) using an overhead crane or other material handling equipment. Organize equipment and materials to minimize downtime. Complete all required documents in an accurate and timely manner. Complete assigned housekeeping activities and contribute to overall shop cleanliness and organization. Assist other Forming staff when work schedule permits or as assigned. Strong experience operating heavy hydraulic press brakes OR completion of applicable metal fabrication program. Strong overhead crane experience. Skilled at reading part drawings including GD&T. Understanding of steel grades and characteristics. Able to perform manual material handling up to 36 kgs (80 lbs). Able to perform intermediate math. Proficient with basic and precision measuring tools. Proficient with hand and power tools. Speak, read and write English at a conversational level. Able to work on the afternoon shift (Mon - Fri, 3pm - 11pm). Shift premiums up to $4 per hour on nights and $2 per hour on afternoons. Overtime after 40 hours per week. Service award program including travel vouchers for $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 for 10, 20, and 30 years of service. Group RRSP program with contribution matching up to 5% of regular annual earnings. Full-time, permanent work at a stable, family-owned company. Company-supplied tools and equipment, uniforms, safety boots, and prescription safety glasses. Extended health coverage including prescriptions, paramedical expenses, and emergency travel assistance. Dental coverage including preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services. Short and long-term disability insurance. Life and AD&D insurance. Employee & family assistance program. Group discount on personal auto and home insurance. Opportunities to learn and advance. A friendly work environment where people support each other. Summer barbeques, annual golf tournament, and more! This posting is for an active role to fill a current opening. Brannon Steel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know at [email protected]. All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality. Your personal information is solely for the purpose of hiring process and will not be shared or circulated without your consent. As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated tools or artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with reviewing, screening, and assessing applications. These tools do not replace human decision-making but support our recruitment team in evaluating candidates. Short listing resumes and hiring decisions are made with human involvement.

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting hydraulic CNC press brakes to form large steel parts. They must also perform material handling tasks using overhead cranes and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Candidates must have strong experience operating heavy hydraulic press brakes or a relevant metal fabrication certification. Proficiency in reading part drawings, using precision measuring tools, and performing manual material handling is required.

• Shift premiums • Overtime pay • Service award program • Group RRSP program • Company-supplied tools • Uniforms • Safety boots • Prescription safety glasses • Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Short-term disability insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Employee & family assistance program • Group discount on personal auto and home insurance

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• Hydraulic press brake operation
• CNC machine operation
• Troubleshooting
• Overhead crane operation
• GD&T
• Reading part drawings
• Material handling
• Precision measuring tools
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Intermediate math
• Steel grade knowledge
• Material Handling Equipment
• Power Tool Operation
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Brakes
• Decision Making
• Housekeeping
• Cleanliness
• Confidentiality
• English Language
• Metal Fabrication
• Hydraulic Press
• Material Handling
• Mathematics
• Medical Prescription
• Brake (Sheet Metal Bending)
• Metal Forming
• Tooling
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Loading And Unloading

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering
• Press Brake Operator
• Press / Press Brake Operator
• Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week