Machine Operator

Macuch Steel Products • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Machine Operator cuts steel, primarily flat bar or plate steel, using a saw or shear; records and verifies material usage; and marks and sorts cut pieces according to drawings and requirements. The role also involves operating an overhead crane in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines, keeping overflow inventory organized, and learning to read cut sheets to obtain cutting information. The operator must wear proper safety equipment and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. Facilities maintenance duties and improvement projects may also be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three months or more of related experience and/or training in structural steel, carpentry, masonry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cut steel, primarily flat bar or plate steel, using a saw or shear.
• Record cut pieces on cut sheets and verify inventory usage.
• Maintain detailed records for sorting and inventory purposes.
• Operate an overhead crane within OSHA safety guidelines to transport steel.
• Mark and sort cut pieces according to drawings and requirements.
• Keep the overflow inventory rack neat and organized for future counting and use.
• Learn to read cut sheets and gather sheets with the correct cutting information.
• Wear proper safety equipment.
• Perform necessary preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Perform facilities maintenance duties and improvement projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

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