Machine Operator 1st Shift

Sentrigard Metal Systems LLC•Lynchburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates steel-processing machines to cut and process coils of metal. The role involves following work orders, positioning and feeding coils through machinery, checking cut dimensions, making adjustments, and responding to equipment or material issues. The operator works with the Crane Operator and other coil-line workers to reduce downtime and improve processing efficiency, while following company safety practices, procedures, and PPE requirements. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Basic understanding of cut-to-length machines and/or slitters.
Ability to operate at least one processing line.
Ability to safely operate a forklift to move materials to and from working areas.
Ability to follow QA guidelines and coil-change requirements.
Ability to perform machine pre-checks on one line.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Attention to detail and good communication skills.
Ability to read and understand technical documents, service manuals, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions using common-sense understanding.
Basic computer proficiency and basic math skills, including arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to stand and walk for most of the day, use finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate machines, talk or hear frequently, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of crane operation.

Responsibilities

Read work orders to determine sheet dimensions.
Insert a shaft into a roll core, then raise and position the roll.
Thread material through feed rollers and cutting blades, and align it against machine guides.
Start the machine and verify the dimensions of cut material.
Consult the Director of Metal Processing or Steel Center Manager before cutting questionable material.
Immediately report damaged or defective material to the Steel Center Manager or Production Coordinator.
Communicate with the Crane Operator and other coil-line workers to minimize downtime and maximize processing efficiency.
Readjust the machine to produce sheets to the specified dimensions.
Monitor machine operation for malfunctions and stop the machine to make required adjustments.
Perform preventative maintenance procedures as required.
Follow company safety practices, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Safely operate a forklift to move materials to and from work areas.
Follow QA guidelines and coil-change requirements, and perform machine pre-checks on one line.