Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Metals USAWestwego, LA
Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Machine Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Minimum of one year welding experience
  • Must pass a welding test
  • Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, CAD blueprints, and policy manuals)
  • Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer or ability to learn additional measuring mechanisms
  • Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
  • Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
  • Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder
  • Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
  • Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
  • Must be organized with attention to detail
  • Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using an automated system preferred

Responsibilities

  • Positions work pieces for welding
  • Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
  • Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
  • Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane
  • May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader
  • May restock material
  • Completes work order paperwork/documentation
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

  • competitive starting salary
  • benefits
  • upward mobility professional growth
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