Day shift laser operator

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

4d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Laser Operator fabricates parts for structural fabrication, the Service Center, and miscellaneous steel assemblies according to cutting lists, shop drawings, and Drake-Williams Steel quality requirements. The role involves identifying steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances; fabricating steel materials to specified dimensions and applicable AISC structural steel requirements; adjusting machines for accuracy; and identifying errors or discrepancies in cutting lists and shop drawings. The operator also moves materials using material-handling equipment, follows inventory and safety procedures, attends meetings as required, and works scheduled hours at assigned locations. This role requires working 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, greases, oils, and coolants. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats. The position has substantial physical demands, including standing for much of an 8-to-12-hour shift and lifting and carrying materials and tools.

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 co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on 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 a commitment to working safely.
Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely and properly, and understand industry and company crane hand signals.
Ability to follow inventory procedures and multitask.
Ability to hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues and visually read and interpret shop drawings.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including standing, walking, lifting and carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, occasional crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to work 40 hours per week; overtime and weekends may be required based on company needs.
Wear required PPE, including steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Responsibilities

Fabricate parts and steel assemblies according to cutting lists, shop drawings, quality requirements, and applicable AISC requirements.
Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
Fabricate beams, tubes, angle, channel, bar grating, pipe, plate, or rounds to the dimensions specified in cut lists and shop drawings, considering machine capabilities.
Adjust machines to ensure dimensions match shop drawings.
Identify errors and discrepancies in cut lists and shop drawings before or during early fabrication.
Operate forklifts, jib cranes, overhead cranes, conveyors, and transfers to move materials.
Perform minor machine maintenance, including blade changes and cleaning.
Follow inventory procedures and use a computer for cut lists and inventory purposes.
Attend meetings as required by management and perform other duties assigned by management.
Work scheduled hours consistently and reliably at assigned locations.
Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, and operate cranes and forklifts safely using applicable hand signals.