Machine Operator

Triad Metals • Petersburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Triad Metals International is hiring a Machine Operator to join its team in Petersburg, Virginia. The company is a privately held, independent distributor of structural steel, tubing, piling, and plate products, established in 1987.

The Machine Operator loads raw materials onto CNC machines, enters product designs into computer modeling software, selects and loads cutting tools, and adjusts machine settings to meet product specifications. The role also involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues, conducting quality checks during production and on finished products, cleaning and maintaining machines, and training new staff in machine operation procedures.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The role requires extensive physical activity, including spending 80%–90% of the time on one’s feet and, when necessary, standing, bending, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds for up to 10 hours per day.

Requirements

• Proficiency in CNC setup and operation.
• Extensive knowledge of gauges and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or drawings and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to communicate effectively in all forms and demonstrate excellent critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, and lift 50 pounds for up to 10 hours per day when necessary.
• Ability to perform physical activities including pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or less, sitting, climbing, crouching, kneeling, bending, and repetitive hand and finger movements.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Ability to spend 80%–90% of work time on one’s feet.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of experience working with CNC-type machines preferred.
• Experience programming CNC machines preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials onto CNC machines.
• Input product designs into computer modeling software.
• Choose and load the correct cutting tools for each job.
• Adjust machine settings to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues during the manufacturing process.
• Perform quality control tests during manufacturing and on finished products.
• Clean and maintain machines.
• Train new staff on machine operation procedures.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Monthly incentive available
• Year-end bonus available

What This Job Offers

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