Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Metals USA • Mobile, AL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA has an opening for a Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in the Mobile, AL
facility. 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
• Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems, tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer.
• Mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder.
• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Positions work pieces for processing
• Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing.
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement.
• 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.
• Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments.
• 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.
• Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts.
• May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Restocks material.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.

Benefits

• Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
• Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
• Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

What This Job Offers

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