Fabrication Machine Operator

London, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$33–$50 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Operate fabrication machinery to cut, stamp, and shape steel parts for product fabrication, including numerical control equipment, presses, rollers, shears, belt sanders, and deburr-levelers. Load and unload parts using cranes, vacuum lifts, or manual handling methods, and perform manual touch-ups with hand tools as needed.

Job details

Description About the Organization At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers. Candidates MUST submit a copy of their education when applying to this position Position Description: A Fabrication Machine Operator (FMO) is responsible for forming parts to be used for fabricating the product. This requires using equipment to cut, stamp, or shape parts out of steel. Manual touch-ups of parts may also be required, using various hand tools. Use of overhead cranes, vacuum lift, or two-person manual lifting techniques may be used to load and unload heavy/large parts to the machines, or small parts may be manually handled by one worker. Work functions will included the operating of NC, 700 ton (all -steel), rollers, shears, B&B presses, belt sanders, deburr-leveler. Typical Fabrication Machine Operator postures may include walking, standing, sitting, squatting, crouching, bending, and reaching at working heights ranging from floor level to shoulder height. Shift work is required which may include rotation between day, afternoon, and night shifts. Additionally, overtime may be required on an as-needed basis. Position Requirements: Post Secondary diploma 3-5 years manufacturing experience Benefits Base hourly rate is $33.01 to a full rate of $50.02 with a 6-year wage progression. In addition to your rate, all bargaining unit employees are also entitled to a cost of living allowance per hour and an additional $0.40 per hour for participation in the Company’s structured improvement program. GDLS-C provides all required equipment to perform work. Quarterly performance bonus. Shift premium is offered at 5% for the afternoon and 10% for midnight shifts GDLS-C offers a company-paid, comprehensive benefits package for a range of health and dental services for you and your eligible dependents as well as basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance. Bargaining unit employees are enrolled in a defined contribution pension plan. There is a required 4% contribution with a 4% company match and up to an additional 2% voluntary contribution which provides another 4% match from the company. General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level. If you are looking for that next dynamic opportunity and looking to take the next step in your career - apply to join the General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada today!

What you’ll do

Requirements

A post-secondary diploma and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience are required. Applicants must provide proof of education and be able to meet applicable security requirements, including obtaining and maintaining Canadian government Secret-level security clearance.