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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Metalworking machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:

• • Read specifications or follow verbal instructions
  • 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
  • Operate machines or equipment which weld, solder, bolt, screw or rivet metal parts together
  • Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications
  • Troubleshoot and perform corrective action or minor repairs
  • May select and transport material to work area manually or using crane or hoist
  • May document work completed
  • May build staging or erect scaffolding as required for heavy metalworking jobs
  • May clean or lubricate equipment and replace parts as required.

• Some secondary school education is required.
• On-the-job training is usually provided.
• Previous experience as a labourer or helper in the same company may be required.

• Progression to structural metal fabricator or supervisory positions is possible with experience.
• There is little or no mobility between operators of light and heavy metalworking machines.

• Sheet Metal Workers (7261)
• Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters (7263)
• Supervisors of metalworking machine operators (in 9226 Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing)