2nd SHIFT HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR

SMITH & LOVELESS•Lenexa, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a 2nd Shift Heavy Machine Operator to partner with our experienced production team in this environmentally focused industry. A 2nd Shift Heavy Machine Operator at Smith and Loveless sets up and operates various pieces of metal fabricating equipment including a square shear, power press brake, plate roll and angle roll to bend, shape, and manipulate metal materials in the fabrication process. This is a second shift position, if hired, the ideal candidate will work 4:00 pm to 12:30 am with a dinner period.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 year machine operating experience preferred with square shear, press brake, and plate/angle roll preferred.
Prior experience using forklift and overhead cranes is preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints, factory orders, and bills of material.
Must be able to wear PPE (Eyeglasses, earplugs, and steel toe shoes)
Requires an employee to be able to be in motion on a hard surface.
Frequent lifting, bending, and stretching.
Ability to push, pull, carry 50-100 pounds.
Noise level of an average production floor.
Able to climb ladders and ascend stairs for installations.
Must complete a satisfactory physical exam, alcohol screen and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

1 year machine operating experience preferred with square shear, press brake, and plate/angle roll preferred.
Prior experience using forklift and overhead cranes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works from verbal instructions, sketches, blueprints, factory orders, templates, bills of material cutting lists etc.
Sets up and operates square shear, power press brake, plate roll and angle roll.
Moves material to and from machine manually or using cranes.
Checks parts for accuracy and count.
Replaces drills, saw blades, dies, etc. as required.
Performs simple maintenance such as greasing, oiling or minor adjustments.
May be required to construct tools and forms not requiring high tolerances.
Uses cutting torch to cut scrap metal for disposal.
Uses cutting torch to notch material at plate shear operation.
Uses cutting torch, as required at flanging operation.
Tack weld and/or weld rolled shells and braces as required at plate rolling operation.
Reports abnormal conditions of equipment or product to the supervisor.
Observes all safety rules and regulations and keeps the work area clean and orderly.