Shear Operator
SA Recycling•Wooster, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of an excavator with a shear attachment in the preparation of (cutting) scrap metal to sizes that are acceptable by the steel mill. This position will work outside in varying weather conditions.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
- Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands.
- Must pass a medical physical/drug test and background check
- All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Nice To Haves
- 1-year excavator operations with the use of a shear attachment in the scrap metal or related construction industries preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate an excavator with a shear attachment to cut scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
- Conduct constant inspection and surveillance of surroundings before and during operations of the shear to prevent dangerous situations.
- Inspects materials to be sheared and verifies that the processing can be carried out within the safe operating parameters of the equipment.
- Manipulate shear attachment according to written, verbal or signal instructions within safe operational parameters.
- Perform daily inspections of equipment and work site and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
- Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and to notify maintenance.
- Load material into chamber for crushing and pushing into cutter.
- Load and unload items from machines, conveyors and conveyances.
- Clean equipment/clean work area at the end of shift.
- Keep work areas neat and orderly.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
Benefits
- This is a Union position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
