Posted 9 days ago
CNC Press Brake Operator
@ Wesgar Inc.
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
Wesgar Inc., a custom sheet metal fabricator in Port Coquitlam, is hiring a CNC press brake operator for full-time permanent day shift work (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM) setting up and running press brakes on prototype and production parts. Pay is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, with at least 1 year of hands-on CNC press brake experience and blueprint reading required.
Pay:
$19–$23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC press brakes for prototype and production work
- Perform bending, forming, rolling and step-bending operations
- Read blueprints and customer specifications
- Inspect formed parts for dimensional and quality requirements
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on CNC press brake experience
- Blueprint reading and interpretation skills
- Experience in sheet metal fabrication or similar manufacturing
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Wesgar Inc.
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Full company description
Wesgar is the fastest growing custom precision sheet metal fabricator and the largest producer of high-mix, low-volume products in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. A specialist in identifying and solving the unique challenges and complex needs of each customer, Wesgar crafts tailored solutions, such as managing spikes and variable demand, reducing cycle times, managing compound quality and technical requirements, lowering costs, and mitigating supply chain disruptions—allowing our customers to meet and deliver to their customers’ exacting standards. Our world-class, 100,000 square feet plant, located on Wesgar’s four-acre campus, boasts $30 million in state-of-the-art sheet metal and copper fabrication equipment. Wesgar's unrivaled range of services, intended to eliminate obstacles to success, include design for manufacturability, prototype production, fabrication, finishing, assembly, machining, stringent quality inspection and documentation, inventory and stocking programs, and logistical services. Wesgar’s one-stop shop satisfies the industry’s high demands. Our more than 200 fabrication experts, engineers, metal technologists, and quality control professionals work around the clock as a cohesive team to precisely oversee the dependable delivery of thousands of precision items manufactured in light gauge steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper. Energy storage and backup power systems, power distribution, OEMs, commercial electronics, telecommunications, medical, industrial and automation, clean and renewable energy, security, recreation, and other industries are among those we serve. Wesgar values long-term customer relationships and is proud to count EnerSys, Rockwell Automation, Ballard Power, Kodak, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Honeywell as customers who rely on us to deliver unrivaled responsiveness, responsiveness, collaborative engineering, innovative and accurate precision fabrication, and a flexible approach.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,091
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 120
- Reported office locations
- 1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9, CA
- 7456 Mac Ln NW, Seabeck, Washington 98380, US
- Business categories
- Electronics
- Clean Energy
- Logistics
- Energy Storage
- Industrial
- Supply Chain Management
- Electrical Distribution
- Industrial Automation
- Battery
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Wesgar Inc.
- Specialties
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for commercial electronics
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for utilities
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for telecommunications
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for industrial applications and automation
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for clean and renewal energy
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for agriculture
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for military and defence
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for security equipment
- Precision sheet metal fabrication for marine equipment
- Custom sheet metal and copper components
- Sheet metal component fabrication and logistics
- Specialists in high-mix
- low-volume custom sheet metal fabrication
- and Custom sheet metal fabrication
- machining
- and copper bus bars
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Wesgar is the fastest growing custom precision sheet metal fabricator and the largest producer of high-mix, low-volume products in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. A specialist in identifying and solving the unique challenges and complex needs of each customer, Wesgar crafts tailored solutions, such as managing spikes and variable demand, reducing cycle times, managing compound quality and technical…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fabricated Metal Products |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Port Coquitlam, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Precision sheet metal fabrication for commercial electronicsPrecision sheet metal fabrication for OEM (original equipment manufacturer)Precision sheet metal fabrication for utilitiesPrecision sheet metal fabrication for telecommunicationsPrecision sheet metal fabrication for industrial applications and automationPrecision sheet metal fabrication for clean and renewal energyPrecision sheet metal fabrication for agriculturePrecision sheet metal fabrication for military and defencePrecision sheet metal fabrication for security equipmentPrecision sheet metal fabrication for marine equipment |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
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About Wesgar
Wesgar is a leader in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for a wide range of global sectors. Based in Port Coquitlam, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture built on empathy, professional development, and operational excellence. We are committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and high-energy environment where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our production team on the day shift (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM).
This role is responsible for setting up and operating CNC press brakes to produce prototype and production sheet metal parts according to drawings and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hands-on CNC press brake experience and is confident reading and interpreting blueprints.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC press brakes for prototype and production work.
- Perform simple to complex forming, bending, rolling, and step-bending operations.
- Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and customer specifications.
- Program and adjust press brake equipment as required for production jobs.
- Inspect formed parts to ensure they meet dimensional and quality requirements.
- Identify machine, tooling, or quality issues and correct or report them as appropriate.
- Handle parts safely and carefully to prevent damage or injury.
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on CNC press brake operating experience is required.
- Blueprint reading and interpretation skills are required.
- Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, height gauges, micrometers, and similar inspection tools.
- Experience operating or setting up different sizes or types of CNC press brakes.
- Familiarity with press brake tooling and bend allowances.
- Previous experience in precision sheet metal manufacturing.
Schedule & Pay Details
- Shift: Day shift (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
- Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
- Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Work Location: In person
Why Join Us?
Equal Opportunity: Wesgar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits: Eligible employees have access to extended health care, dental care, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and company events.
Real-World Impact: Use your press brake skills to produce a wide variety of precision sheet metal parts while developing your technical experience in a high-mix manufacturing environment.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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