Heavy Machine Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic English reading and writing comprehension to read work-order instructions, safety materials, and policy manuals.
• Basic measuring skills, including reading English and metric systems and using a tape measure, caliper, or micrometer.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software for loading designs to be burned.
• At least two years of experience operating a burning machine.
• Experience operating an overhead crane and forklift.
• Valid OSHA forklift license or certification.
• Valid overhead crane license or certification.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
• Visual acuity, with or without correction as needed, to determine material specifications.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 51–100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to perform physical activities for more than 66% of the time, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or fingering, reaching outward and above the shoulder, climbing, squatting or kneeling, and bending.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, a hard hat with chin strap, protective eyewear, hand protection, and arm guards or sleeves; use hearing protection when required by the hearing conservation program.

Responsibilities

• Review CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions, and other written specifications.
• Coordinate and execute material handling for processing, including operating an overhead crane.
• Select the correct material for each job according to the work order.
• Inspect plates for thickness, length, width, heat number, grade specification, and color code.
• Set up the machine; select the proper burning tip; set gas flow and machine feed rates; and determine cutting locations, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
• Use gauges, calipers, squares, and rulers for measurement.
• Set up and align material or fixtures in the machine bed using gauges, templates, shims, or hand tools.
• Perform quality-control inspections on finished products and, at ISO-certified locations, perform In Process Quality Inspections.
• Diagnose problems, make necessary adjustments, and remove scrap from the machine.
• Stack, band, and palletize finished products for shipment to customers.
• Perform warehouse-worker duties, including operating a forklift and overhead crane.
• Perform all light-burner duties and burn plate at least six inches thick.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Comply with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices, the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct, and customer confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits
• Upward mobility and professional growth