Shear operator

Details

Supervisor: Foreman

Division: Production

Main Responsabilities:

The worker adjusts and operates one or more machines for cutting steel pieces or other metal material used in the manufacturing of the company’s products.

  • Read and interpret plans, specifications or cutting instructions.
  • Measure and mark the cutting lines on the work piece to minimize the loss of material.
  • Plan the order of the parts to cut.
  • Adjust the saw according to the material, thickness and cutting angles.
  • Place the metal part and lock the retaining elements.
  • Operate and monitor the progress of the cutting operation.
  • Verify conformity of the finished products with the plans or cutting instructions.
  • Correct or adjust finished products if necessary.
  • Perform all other connected tasks attributed by the supervisor.
  • Apply all CSST rules.
  • To carry out the work, the worker must use a calculator, crane and grinder.

Qualifications

Training and Knowledge:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year experience in the field of metal cutting

Skills:

  • Manual dexterity
  • Autonomy

Efforts

Proficiency in:

  • The worker must possess good coordination and/or manual dexterity and 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).