Bending press operator

The worker adjusts and operates a CNC bending press to shape pieces of steel or other metals used in the manufacturing of the company’s products.

• Read and interpret bending plans, specifications or instructions.
• Measure and mark the bending lines on the work piece to minimize material losses.
• Plan the sequence of the folding parts.
• Adjust the pressure and stroke of the bending press according to the materials and their thickness.
• Adjust the guidelines and stoppers to maximize the accuracy and quality of bending.
• Place the metal piece against the guidelines and stoppers.
• Start and monitor the progress of the bending operation.
• Verify the conformity of the finished product with the plans and/or bending instructions.
• If necessary, make some corrections and/or adjustments.
• Perform all other connected tasks attributed by the supervisor.
• Apply all CSST rules.
• To carry out the work, the employee must use among other things a calculator, a crane, a grinder and a band saw.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• More than one year of experience in the field of shaping

• Good manual dexterity
• Autonomy

• The worker must have a good coordination and manual dexterity in which precision is essential.
• The worker must maintain a high concentration and be attentive to detail during the accomplishment of the task.
• The worker is in constant movement (standing, kneeling, bending over) and must lift weights (more than 20 kg).
• The employee performs an activity requiring a constant effort of his hands and/or arms.