Shear Operator

Nucor Rebar Fabrication•Saint John, NB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for bending, cutting, bundling, and loading reinforcing steel bars according to customer orders. The role requires operating a shearing machine to cut steel bars to specified lengths, reading production tags, shop drawings, and cut lists for accuracy. Depending on production needs, the operator may also be required to operate a bending machine, overhead crane, Fabmatic machine, power saw, or spray gun for epoxy touch-up. Additionally, the role involves unloading trailers, storing material, assembling and loading orders for shipping, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position also requires assisting other employees with their tasks.

Requirements

Minimum three years experience in rebar shop setting
Experience operating a shearing machine required
Must have basic math skills to be able to calculate bar measurements
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Additional fabrication equipment experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate a shearing machine to accurately cut reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths.
Read and interpret production tags, shop drawings, and cut lists to ensure accuracy.
Operate a bending machine to bend reinforcing steel bars into specified shapes.
Operate an overhead crane to move, assemble, and select material to be fabricated or shipped.
Operate a Fabmatic machine to cut and bend reinforcing steel bars into specified shapes.
Unload trailers and store material in storage bins.
Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.
Operate power saw for cutting reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths.
Operate a spray gun in the application of epoxy touch up or reinforcing steel bars.
Maintain the shop or designated area in a clean and safe manner.
Assist other employees in any of the above tasks.