Brake Press Operator

As the Brake Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating metalworking machines that shape and form steel into parts according to specifications. To excel in this role, you will ensure high-quality products are produced efficiently and safely.
**Location**: 100 Savage Drive, Cambridge, ON
**Dedicated Day Shift**: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Job Duties
- Read and interpret blueprint specifications to set up brake presses of various sizes and thicknesses of materials to make precision bends
- Set up the press brake to produce quality parts, and maintain presses daily to keep them clean and working well
- Follow safety protocols and wear prescribed personal protective equipment to prevent injuries
- Use various measuring instruments (e.g., Vernier, protractor, measuring tape, and micrometer) to ensure parts of defect-free, correctly shaped, dimensions and meet the required dimensions and specifications
- Safely operate jib cranes to load and unload material from brake presses
- Lay out, set up and operate one or more light or heavy metalworking machines such as shears, power presses, saws, plate rolls, drills, brakes, slitters, punch presses, computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment, and other hand tools to cut, bend, roll, ream, punch and drill, weld or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products
- Work collaboratively with other production team members to meet production goals and timelines

**Skills and Experience**:

- Adapt to a changing work environment, competing demands and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays or other unexpected events
- Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and engineering drawings
- Ability to read and understand tape measure/protractor and other measuring tools
- Mathematical, mechanical, and technical skills are considered an asset
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve effectively and efficiently
- Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and bending

**Qualifications**:

- Experience operating metalworking machines; previous brake press experience preferred
- Ability to read and understand tape measures and other measuring tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

**What We Can Offer You**:

- Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more
- Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
- RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back
- Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
- Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
- Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario

Why work for Tigercat?
We're more than just a company - we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.
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