Metalworking machine operator

French posting

Granby, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: French
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Set up and operate metalworking, cutting, and forging machines to shape, form, and join metal parts. Inspect products, maintain equipment, document completed work, and troubleshoot minor machine problems.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Hot Noisy Odours Responsibilities Tasks Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment Cut, bend, roll, ream, punch, drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products Document work completed Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines Operate gas or oil fired furnace to heat metal to proper temperatures prior to forging Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together Operate presses or other forging machines to perform hot or cold forging to shape or form metal Place metal pieces in furnace Position and adjust dies on anvil of forging machinery Position heated or cooled metal pieces on die of press or other forging machinery Read and interpret specifications or follow verbal instructions Remove metal pieces from furnace when colour or metal indicates proper forging temperature Select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist Experience and specialization Metal forming or shaping operations experience Cutting machine Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Repetitive tasks Weight handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Team player Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Supports for visible minorities Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience in metal forming or shaping operations, including cutting machine experience. Candidates should be attentive to detail, flexible, organized, and able to communicate well and handle loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).