Laborer and Machine Operator

Union Electric Steel Corp - Valpo•Valparaiso, IN

72d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up and operating various machine tools such as Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill, or Milling Machine for the production of rolls, shafts, etc. Additionally, it includes performing a variety of laborer duties throughout the plant, such as material handling, cleaning, and assisting with machine maintenance and setup.

Requirements

Ability to set up and operate Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill, or Milling Machine.
Proficiency with cutting tools, calipers, rules, micrometers, gauges, indicators, wrenches, and other ordinary hand tools.
Ability to read and interpret numerical tape programs, work orders, prints, and instructions.
Experience with setting up machines for various sizes and operations.
Skill in adjusting stops, feeds, and speeds.
Ability to check and record dimensions and compare with print specifications.
Familiarity with performing machining operations such as straight and taper turning, boring, threading, facing, drilling, tapping, reaming, plugging, and mill work.
Proficiency in using calipers, micrometers, scales, and gauges to check finish sizes.
Ability to sharpen own tools.
Capability to clean, lubricate, and perform minor adjustments or replacements on machines.
Ability to remove chips from machines and maintain a clean working area.
Ability to perform general labor duties.
Experience with wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms, hooks, chains, cables, hammers, sledges, wrenches, air hammers, and floor-operated cranes.
Ability to transport materials and tools.
Ability to operate pendant control cranes.
Ability to assist in machine setup and maintenance tasks.
Ability to load and unload trucks.
Ability to block rolls or material.
Willingness to clean rolls with solvent and rags.
Willingness to use an air hammer for tasks like breaking concrete.
Ability to perform janitorial duties.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

May operate tape control lathe under semi-automatic control.
May assist in repairs.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Tape Controlled Lathe, Conventional Lathe, Post Mill, or Milling Machine.
Receive and interpret numerical tape programs, work orders, prints, and instructions.
Position work pieces using crane assistance.
Set up machines by adjusting components like tail stock, head stock jaws, and roll clamping.
Adjust machine stops, feeds, and speeds for machining operations.
Check and record dimensions, comparing them with print specifications.
Operate tape control lathe under semi-automatic control.
Perform various machining operations including turning, boring, threading, facing, drilling, tapping, reaming, plugging, and mill work.
Use precision measuring instruments to verify finished sizes.
Sharpen own tools.
Clean, lubricate, and perform minor adjustments or replacements on machines.
Remove chips from machines and maintain a clean working area.
Perform general labor duties for the plant.
Remove scrap from machines using shovels, wheelbarrows, or crane assistance.
Transport tools, supplies, and lubricants using wheelbarrows or crane service.
Operate pendant control crane to move product or material.
Assist in installing or removing center plugs and mounting grinding wheels.
Assist in tearing down, piling, and transferring rolls.
Load and unload trucks manually or using crane service.
Block rolls or material as directed.
Clean painted or greased rolls using solvent and rags.
Occasionally use an air hammer to break concrete.
Perform plant janitor services, including shoveling snow and cleaning walks and roadways.
Perform other miscellaneous clean up or labor work as directed.