Job Summary
Summit Rebar is a brand-new rebar startup built by industry people who know what it takes to run a shop properly: safe work, clean bundles, clear communication, and getting orders out on time. We’re growing fast and looking for Rebar Machine Operators and Overhead Crane Operators who take pride in quality work and want to help build something from the ground up.
We are seeking reliable, safety-focused individuals to operate rebar cutting and bending equipment, support material handling, and operate overhead cranes in a fast-paced rebar fabrication environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with rebar fabrication, overhead crane operation, material staging, loading/unloading, and shop-floor production work.
This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, comfort working with steel, and the ability to perform physically demanding work while maintaining a high standard of safety and quality.
If you like working with steel, staying busy, and being part of a team where your work actually matters - this is your spot!
Responsibilities
- Operate rebar processing equipment (shearline, shear, bender, cutting saws - training provided where needed)
- Cut, bend and bundle rebar according to shop drawings and bar lists
- Measure fabricated dimensions accurately using a tape measure (lengths, bends, tolerances)
- Load and unload materials from processing machines safely and efficiently using overhead cranes
- Operate overhead cranes to move, stage, load, unload, and organize rebar material safely and efficiently
- Move and stage material for fabrication or shipping (including overhead crane use; certification required prior to operating)
- Unload trailers and store materials in designated areas/bins (including overhead crane use; certification required prior to operating)
- Perform basic machine care (daily checks, minor adjustments) and report issues immediately
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and Ontario OHSA requirements
Qualifications
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication / manufacturing environment
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, simple fractions) and strong attention to detail
- Ability to read/interpret a tape measure in both imperial and metric system
- Strong work ethic: dependable, accountable, team-first
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and work in demanding environments for extended periods.
- Willing to work overtime when required
- Experience operating an overhead crane is an asset
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to read, write and understand English language
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and work in demanding environments for extended periods.
- Must be safety-conscious and willing to follow all shop rules and procedures
Nice-to-haves (assets, not required)
These are great to have, but we’ll consider strong candidates without them:
- Telehandler license
- Overhead crane experience
- Rebar fabrication experience
- Experience with shearing and bending machines
- Shunting / yard truck experience
Working conditions
- Non-climate-controlled shop and yard; temperatures vary by season
- Continuous standing/walking typical of rebar work
- PPE required: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, high-visibility clothing, and CSA-approved safety boots
Benefits
- Employee benefits program
- Safety boot allowance
- PPE will be provided
- Opportunities for training, certification, and career advancement
- A supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to grow with a new and expanding company
Why join Summit Rebar
Because this is not just another shop job. This is a chance to be part of a startup where:
- Your work is visible and valued
- Training and certifications are supported
- The team is tight, the pace is real, and the standards are high
- There is room to grow as the company grows
- Safe, capable crane operators and machine operators will play a key role in building the shop properly from the beginning
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $19.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 44.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
