2nd SHIFT HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR
About The Position
Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water . Protecting People. ” We are seeking a 2 nd Shift Heavy Machine Operator to partner with our experienced production team in this environmentally focused industry. A 2 nd 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
