Machine Operator- 1st Shift
About The Position
The Machine Operator plans work by reviewing work orders and maximizing material usage while minimizing waste. The role operates equipment to cut and process structural steel and tubing, including a saw, beamline, brake press, and plasma table. The operator uses a tape measure to ensure cutting accuracy, completes required documentation, and may grind or deburr parts and perform other assigned duties. This is a safety-sensitive position involving heavy materials and forklift operation, where unsafe work could harm the employee or others. The operator must use safety equipment, follow strict safe-work practices, meet PPE and monitoring requirements, maintain equipment, and keep the work area clean and organized. The position requires responding to production and customer needs as schedules change.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to bend, twist, climb, and repeatedly lift up to 75 pounds alone.
- Ability to lift up to 150 pounds with one person assisting.
- Ability to operate a forklift and overhead hoist.
- Ability to handle large steel beams safely.
- Ability to meet PPE and monitoring requirements.
- Ability to respond quickly and smoothly to changing production schedules and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Review work orders and plan work to maximize material usage and minimize waste.
- Operate a saw to cut structural steel and tubing.
- Operate a beamline, brake press, and plasma table.
- Use a tape measure to verify cutting dimensions.
- Complete required documents.
- Grind or deburr parts as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Operate a forklift and overhead hoist and handle large steel beams safely.
- Use safety equipment and observe strict safe-work practices.
- Perform general maintenance on the saw, beamline, brake press, or plasma table.
- Clean and organize the work area throughout the shift and at the end of the shift.
- Respond to production and customer needs, adjusting work as schedules change.
- Pass and maintain the ability to wear required PPE and meet monitoring requirements.
Benefits
- Employer pays 100% of employee medical insurance.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- MCAP/DCAP.
- Life insurance.
- Medical insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
