Production Equipment Operator

Triple-S Steel•Odessa, TX

About The Position

Triple-S Steel is seeking a motivated Production Equipment Operator for a steel production role. The operator reads and executes work orders to meet customer requirements, working in accordance with company requirements and safe methods of work. This non-exempt, hourly position typically reports to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. Overtime may be required to meet customer needs. The role involves manipulating, cutting, or forming raw material and safely operating assigned tools and equipment. It also requires communicating about routing, safety, and customer relations; maintaining awareness of other work activities and moving objects; and working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to correctly read and understand work orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs.
Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the company.
Ability to plan and organize work independently of direct supervision and to work alone and in a team environment.
Ability to develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and to talk or hear.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling and moving materials and occasional standing, walking, and reaching.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Follow Triple-S safe methods of work and immediately advise a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
Manipulate, cut, and/or form raw material according to work orders and customer requirements.
Maintain and safely operate assigned tools and equipment, including measuring tools, production machinery, forklifts, overhead cranes, and personal protective equipment.
Maintain spatial orientation and awareness while moving around a work environment with many moving objects.
Use clear vision to judge near and far distances and remain aware of ongoing work activities of other employees.
Attend all required company meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.