Welding Machine Operator

At MetalsWaggaman, LA
87d

About The Position

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Welding Machine Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Welding Machine Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Must pass a welding test
  • Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, CAD blueprints, and policy manuals)
  • Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer or ability to learn additional measuring mechanisms
  • Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
  • Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
  • Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder
  • Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
  • Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
  • Must be organized with attention to detail
  • Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

  • Positions work pieces for processing
  • Experience using an automated system
  • Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing
  • Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement
  • Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
  • Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools
  • Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments
  • Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
  • Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane
  • Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts
  • May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader
  • May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
  • May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping
  • Restocks material
  • Completes work order paperwork/documentation
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Upward mobility professional growth

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What This Job Offers

Industry

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

Education Level

High school or GED

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