Brake Press Operator

Put your mechanical skills to work shaping heavy-duty equipment attachments with precision. As a Brake Press Operator, you’ll play a key role in transforming raw steel into high-quality parts by operating CNC brake presses and rolls, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency every step of the way.

Weldco-Beales Manufacturing designs and manufactures specialized heavy equipment attachments for the construction, forestry, mining, scrap recycling, road maintenance, and resource industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. We are proud to provide a great employee experience where safety is a way of life. Weldco-Beales is currently recruiting a Brake Press Operator for our Edmonton manufacturing team. This position will report to the General Foreman.

Our Culture

Weldco-Beales prides itself on maintaining a strong culture of safety, hard work, and customer satisfaction. We embrace the values of safety, quality, and community. We are looking for hard working people who will stand behind our products and services to help us become the trusted leader in the heavy equipment industry.

Why join our team?

• Multiple schedule options with shorter work weeks

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company Pension Plan with 3% company matching

• Education and apprenticeship support including EI top-up payments

• A workplace that prides itself on safety, cleanliness, respect, and results

• Rewards:

  • Monthly incentive program with monetary rewards

  • Service awards in 5-year increments

  • Company/team events

  • Personal growth

  • Career advancement opportunities

What you will do:

• Set up and operate an 1,000-ton CNC brake press and 10ft CNC rolls

• Work with steel ranging from 3/16” to 2 ½” thickness (press brake) and ¼” to 2” (rolls)

• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics

• Perform material handling, complete documentation, and follow quality control standards

• Conduct basic machine maintenance to ensure equipment reliability

• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely when moving heavy materials

• Participate fully in all safety programs and requirements

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area

• Perform other related duties as required

Your qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years experience operating a brake press

• Crane & Rigging and Forklift Certificates (assets)

• Proven track record in safety and quality

What you bring to the position:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and interpret instructions

• Interpersonal skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others

• Time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Analytical ability to identify and resolve issues or escalate when needed

• Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and physical ability to lift up to 35 kg

• Excellent safety record