Posted 18 days ago
Brake Press Operator
@ Tigercat Industries
Brant, Ontario
Overview
Tigercat Industries is hiring a Brake Press Operator to shape and form steel into parts for heavy equipment manufacturing. The role involves reading blueprints, setting up brake presses, and operating metalworking machines to precise specifications. It is a dedicated day shift, Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm, with competitive wages and profit sharing.
Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints and set up brake presses for precision bends
- Operate metalworking machines to cut, bend, and form steel parts
- Maintain presses and inspect parts with measuring instruments
- Operate jib cranes to load and unload material
- Work with the production team to meet goals and timelines
Requirements summary:
- Experience operating metalworking machines
- Brake press experience preferred
- Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
- Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure and protractor
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Tigercat Industries
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- Tigercat | MacDonald Steel
- Tigercat Industries
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Headquarters | Brantford, Ontario |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
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As the Brake Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating metalworking machines to shape and form steel into parts used in the manufacture of heavy equipment. To excel in this role, a commitment to ensuring high-quality products are produced efficiently and safely is required.
Location: 141 Consolidated Drive, Paris, On.
Dedicated Day Shift: Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday - Friday
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 brake press to produce quality parts and maintain press daily to keep it clean and in good working condition
- 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, and meet 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
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 Industries group of companies?
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.
Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story!
Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat’s Accessibility Plan.
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