Production Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Triple-S Steel•Houston, 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, following company job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with no supervisory responsibilities and typically reports to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager. The schedule is 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and overtime may be required to meet customer needs. The role involves manipulating, cutting, or forming raw material; safely operating assigned tools and equipment; maintaining awareness of coworkers and moving objects; and working indoors and outdoors in varied local weather. The position requires physical activity, including lifting and carrying materials, walking, standing, reaching, squatting, and climbing. The work environment may include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk in operations or laboratory areas. Noise is usually moderate and may occasionally be high. Triple-S Steel describes its culture through stability, flexibility, and chemistry, and emphasizes treating customers and employees like family. The company offers benefits including tuition reimbursement, training and development opportunities, insurance programs, and commuter benefits.

Requirements

Ability to correctly read and understand work orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material and equipment needs.
Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to safely meet or exceed company-established minimum productivity levels.
Ability to plan and organize work independently of direct supervision and to work alone or in a team environment.
Ability to develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
Ability to maintain interdepartmental 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 standing, walking, reaching, and lifting or moving materials.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and 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, cutting, lifting, and personal protective equipment.
Maintain spatial awareness while moving safely through a work environment with moving objects.
Use vision to judge near and far distances and remain aware of ongoing work activities.
Attend required company meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.