Night shift laser operator
About The Position
The Laser Operator fabricates parts for structural fabrication, the Service Center, and miscellaneous steel assemblies according to cutting lists, shop drawings, machine capabilities, AISC structural steel code requirements, and Drake-Williams Steel quality requirements. The position involves identifying steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances; setting up and adjusting machinery; and checking cutting lists and drawings for errors or discrepancies. The operator also moves materials using cranes, forklifts, conveyors, and transfers, follows inventory and safety procedures, and performs minor machine maintenance. This is a full-time, second-shift position at the Structural location in Omaha, Nebraska. The scheduled shift is 3:30 P.M. to 1:45 A.M.; the employee is expected to work 40 hours per week, with overtime and weekends potentially required based on company needs. The work is performed in a shop environment with occasional exposure to heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes, odors, dust, solvents, grease, oil, and coolants. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- At least six months of experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
- Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on work progress and priorities.
- Skill using an auto measurer, tape measure, or 1-inch rule.
- Ability to pass a company-administered test covering shop drawing interpretation, fractional calculations, basic geometry, and related topics.
- Ability to interpret and use cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
- Ability to use a computer for cut lists and inventory.
- Attention to detail, pride in workmanship, and commitment to working safely.
- Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely and properly, and understand and use applicable crane hand signals.
- Ability to multitask and follow inventory procedures.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, frequent lifting and carrying, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Sufficient hearing to be aware of safety issues and visual ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate parts and steel assemblies from cutting lists and shop drawings while meeting quality requirements.
- Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
- Fabricate beams, tubes, angles, channels, bar grating, pipe, plate, and rounds to specified dimensions and applicable AISC requirements, within machine capabilities.
- Adjust machines to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Identify errors and discrepancies in cutting lists and shop drawings before or during early fabrication.
- Move materials using forklifts, jib cranes, overhead cranes, conveyors, and transfers.
- Perform minor machine maintenance, such as changing blades and cleaning.
- Follow inventory procedures and use a computer for cut-list and inventory purposes.
- Attend meetings as required by management and perform other duties assigned by management.
- Work scheduled hours reliably at assigned locations and follow safety procedures, including wearing required PPE.
- Work overtime or weekends when required by company needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
