Plate Roll Operator

Duties
Operates 3-roll and 4-roll plate rolling machine to bend metal plates, into arcs, cylinders, or cones, using blueprints, templates, and knowledge of geometry and physical properties of metal to set up machine and plan sequence of operations.
Ensure you are trained in, follow and support enforcement of safety programs governing activities in all fabrication shops.
Operate Overhead crane, to lift move, and position loads for forming
Ensure the correct application of specifications and tolerances applied to all Preparation Shop fabrications.
Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are up to date on any equipment you are assigned to prior to energizing or operating it.
Ensure any equipment you are assigned to operate is clean at the start and end of your task or shift.
Ensure completion of any maintenance tasks assigned such as lubrication, oil level checks, and other as required.
Immediately report any defective equipment or safety condition to a supervisor including those which are quickly and easily corrected.
Perform additional assignments as per the superintendent’s direction.
May occasionally provide direction and supervision to apprentices or trainees as directed.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
A sound knowledge base in drawing interpretation,
Specification reading, interpretation and application, and
Background in, at a minimum:
Fabrication,
Material handling,
Forming,
Welding,
Burning,
Rigging, and
Layout and fitting operations.
Skills Required
Ability to read and interpret drawings and document, standards and specifications, purchase orders, terms and conditions and other documents related to fabrication requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply safety and other internal policies to any situation.
Ability to speak effectively to inspectors, and production team members.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to sketch basic images as a part of communicating to others.
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions in written, oral or drawing form.
Ability to think and react quickly in a highly dynamic environment.
Ability to multitask and remain highly organized.
Physical Demands
Manual dexterity, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
Frequent climbing stairs / ladders, bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, reaching, and crouching.
Occasional work on ladders, scaffolding, or high structures.
Visual acuity to read printed and electronic documents.
Hearing capacity to receive, perceive, and react to common construction environment auditory stimuli.
Lifting and/or exerting of force up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds of lifting/force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of lifting/force constantly to move objects.
Frequent operation of mobile equipment.
Education
High School Diploma required.
Trade Certification in a related discipline or combination of disciplines is beneficial, including in one or more of the following:
Boilermaking,
Welding,
Structural Steel Plate Fitting or
other related trade(s).
Additional Info
Work Environment
The working environment is heavy industrial.
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with frequent exposure to noise, dust, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, moving objects, sharp edges, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.
The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces, at heights and in extreme temperature conditions.
Wearing and use of proper personal protective equipment is required.
Benefits
This position is eligible for RRSP benefits after 3 months.