Hydraulic Shear

Fort Fabrication is currently looking for a qualified and committed individual to join our team as a hydraulic shear / press brake operator.

NOTE: These are NOT CNC machines

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Review shop drawings, parts lists and layouts of parts and components prior to commencing work
- Safely operate hydraulic shear and press brake machine to shear, bend, and form steel and aluminum components
- Operate overhead crane to lift and move sheets of steel and aluminum
- Layout, drill and tap holes
- Assist with the preparation of steel and aluminum parts prior to welding and assembly
- Use other hand tools and equipment to assist with the fabrication of our equipment
- Demonstrate care with respect to quality and thoroughness of work

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**
- High School Diploma
- Vocational trades training is an asset, such as sheet metal worker, steel fabricator, etc.

**Technical Skills and Experience**
- Minimum 3 years of experience safely operating a hydraulic shear and press brake machine
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with sheet metal and steel parts
- Ability to confidently read and interpret shop drawings
- Ability to read a tape measure and calipers and accurately use them prior to cutting, drilling, etc.
- Experience operating basic hand tools, table saws, drill presses, grinders, etc.

**Personal Skills and Attributes**
- Commitment to show up on time consistently
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently with guidance
- Strong listening and retention skills along with willingness to learn
- Possession of reliable transportation, safety boots and personal hand tools
- Pride in the quality of your work and contributing in your role as part of a team
- Strong verbal communication and positive demeanor
- Motivation to put in extra hours when needed to meet project deadlines

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application deadline: 2021-11-12