CNC Press Brake Operator

Job summary

The operator is responsible for the production and prototype bending of metal parts using CNC press brakes. Duties include setting up, programming, and operating machinery while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Job details

Job description Wesgar Inc. is a premier supplier of precision sheet metal components and value-added services to customers throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico. We have grown to be British Columbia's largest precision sheet metal manufacturer, supplying the Electronics, Printing, Medical Device, Power Switching and Test/Measurement industries. At Wesgar, we believe our employees are the key component to producing quality products which in turn allows us to offer our customers with complete solutions. An opportunity to join our growing team has become available and we are currently seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator. Main Job Duties: Production and prototype bending of parts as directed Follow work instructions and directions as per customer parts Perform simple to complex forming, rolling and step bending of metal parts Set up, operate and program a variety of small to large CNC press brake correctly, identify machine issues and either for or report them Identify opportunities for improvement. Operate equipment safety according to their intended use. Handle incoming and outgoing parts safety and with care to avoid damage or injury. Follow all safety procedures and wear PPE as required. Requirements: High school Have over a year’s experience in metal fabrication / cosmetic grinding. Qualifications and skills: Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Mechanical Aptitude A positive attitude and self motivated with a strong work ethic. Punctual and reliable Good Mechanical Blueprint reading skills Good eye hand coordination Able to stand for extended period Pay: CA$19.00-CA$24.00 per hour Shift Available: Day shift (6am – 2pm) Afternoon shift (2pm – 10pm) Night shift (10pm – 6am) Wesgar provides employees with an awesome working environment, great benefits, paid vacations, employee recognition programs (company BBQs, employee referral bonus program, years of services award After completing probation period, we offer benefits: health, dental, MSP, insurances, paid vacation. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Additional pay: Overtime pay Benefits: Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Paid time off Schedule: 7.45 hour shift Monday to Friday

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for the production and prototype bending of metal parts using CNC press brakes. Duties include setting up, programming, and operating machinery while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and over one year of experience in metal fabrication or cosmetic grinding. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods is required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Care • Extended Health Care • Paid Time Off • Paid Vacations • Employee Recognition Programs • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Years Of Service Award • Casual Dress

Listed skills

• Production · Preferred
• precision · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Switching · Preferred
• punctual · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• positive · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• CNC Press Brake Operation
• Metal Fabrication
• Blueprint Reading
• Cosmetic Grinding
• Forming
• Rolling
• Step Bending
• Machine Programming
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Safety Compliance
• PPE Usage

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering