HIRING- TIG welders, Brake Press Mechanics, polishers, machinist

APS Metal Industries [www.apsmetalindustries.com] was established in 1986 and currently operates out of a 30,000 square foot facility in Pickering, Ontario. With approximately 60 employees we operate two shifts daily, which enables us the flexibility to meet customer requirements for quick delivery. We provide free parking onsite and are located 5 minutes from Pickering GO Station.

Our company has built a strong reputation for customer satisfaction and we are committed to continuous improvement in pre-production planning and high performance manufacturing. Our production capabilities include complete metal fabrication from raw material to finished parts including precise and versatile laser cutting utilizing our Trumpf 4000 and 5000 watt lasers. Dedicated software ensures maximum yield of material.

Equipped with the latest technology, numerous welding stations, a complete machine shop, nine brake presses, hardware inserters, shearing and notching capabilities, single punch presses, and a well equipped clean-up area complete with deburring machinery, we provide a competitive edge in producing parts that meet customer specifications and time constraints.

We service a wide variety of industries including:
Food Processing Equipment (Hoppers, Chutes, Mixers, etc.)
Conveyor System Parts
Environmental Products
Packaging Machinery Parts
Electronic Enclosure and cabinets
Specializing in Stainless Steel Products
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If interested, please email resume to wilsonw@apsmetalindustries.com
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Why Work for APS?
In today’s day and age, you have an unlimited number of places you could choose to work. So, why would you choose to work for APS? It starts with the people.

We are a diverse group of talented individuals that work cohesively as a team.
The environment that our staff and management have created makes it easy to learn and to grow.
We prefer to promote internally if and whenever possible to help in career path progression.
Annual employee reviews and company-wide NPS surveys help us stay focused on what matters to our staff.
We offer mentorship programs that help build out career paths and goals

Our company is built on a strong foundation of family first mentality. We offer flexible working hours, team lunches/events every quarter, and excellent compensation packages with full health and dental benefits including vision, massage therapy, and orthopedic coverage for all employees. There is a common trend at APS; people that work at APS tend to stay at APS for a long time. This is not a coincidence. We value and respect our employees immensely and work hard every day to help them achieve their best.

Postions available:

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position #1: Brake Press Setup Operator

Skill Requirements:
5yrs experience – specializing in stainless steel equipment, custom sheet metal items
AMADA & CINCINATTI brake presses, Shears, Computer numerical control (CNC) machines
Determine cut sizes on parts using correct Bend Allowance calculations
Check products for correct shapes, dimensions and other specifications.
Lay out, set up and operate brake press machines and back stops
Read and interpret drawings or follow verbal instructions to bump, bend, roll, or otherwise shape and form metal stock into parts or products
Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
Measure and mark sheet metal according to templates and layouts

Experience:
Brake Press Operation: 5 years (preferred)
AMADA or CINCINATTI Brake Press: 5 years (preferred)
Bend Allowance calculations: 5 years (preferred)

Salary: $24.00-$32.00 per hour

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Position #2: TIG Welder

– 5yrs – Specializing in Tungsten Inert Gas arc welding (GTAW) (TIG).
– Operate manual TIG welding equipment & setup Tack and Fit assemblies independently
Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, examine welds and ensure that the meet standards and/or specifications
Custom fabrication, Machinery or equipment repair, Stainless Steel welding Gas Welding Machine
Types of Materials: Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, & Aluminum alloys in light gauges < 1/8” thick

Experience:
TIG Welding: 5 years (preferred)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW): 5 years (preferred)

Salary: $21.00-$30.00 per hour

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Position #3: Metal Polishing Specialist

Responsibilities:
Manually deburr parts with various equipment and tools
Maintain counting and organization of customer parts during handling
Complete tasks on specialized parts in small to moderate volumes
Operate specialized hand tools such as dynafiles, pencil grinder, stroke sander for #4 finish, etc
Impart and restore mirror finish polishing on complex components
Timesaver metal sanding and deburring

Experience:
– 5 years of experience (preferred) in Dynafiles: 2 years (preferred)
– Pencil Grinder: 2 years (preferred)
– Stroke Sander for #4 finish: 2 years (preferred)
– Mirror finish metal polishing: 1 year (preferred)
– Timesaver metal sanding: 1 year (preferred)

Salary: $19.00-$26.00 per hour

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Position #4: “General Machinist”

Responsibilities
– Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
– Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
– Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
– Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes, drills, mills, surface grind) and position or load material for a job
– Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
– Determine and program size of batches and speed of machine
– Monitor output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
– Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages

Qualifications for Machinist
– Vocational school or apprenticeship preferred
– Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail
– Great verbal and written communication skills
– Experience in using and/or programming manual or semi-automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders, mills, drills etc.)
– Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
– Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
– Knowledge of metal properties
– Outstanding mathematical skills and analytical abilities
– Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items

Salary: $19.00-$26.00 per hour
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Measure and mark sheet metal according to templates and layouts
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, maintain strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, and standing for long periods
Ability to lift upwards of 50lbs
Organized, Flexible, Team Player
Reporting to: Production Foreman/Supervisor

Expected start date: ASAP

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If interested, please email resume to wilsonw@apsmetalindustries.com
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