Machine Operator: Cut to Length- 1st shift

Olympic Steel • Schaumburg, IL

2d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

The Machine Operator - Cut to Length/leveler operator position sets up machine to proper specifications, operates machine to cut materials specified by work order, and checks quality of product coming off the machine. The Machine Operator - Cut to Length position also packages material (banding) and prepares for shipment.

Requirements

• Skilled at measuring machined features using a variety of measuring instruments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 1+ year of machine operation experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 15% of shift
• Must be able to stand up to 100% of shift
• Must be able to walk 50% of shift
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders up to 10% of shift
• Must be able to stoop/bend up to 30% of shift

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of crane operation and lifting devices preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Sets up machine to proper specifications
• Operates machine to cut materials specified by work order
• Checks quality of product coming off machine
• Packages material and prepares for shipment
• general material handling/ warehouse task

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED