What are the responsibilities and job description for the Main Machine Oper position at Metalex LLC?
Metalex powered by UPG is a growing steel service center that has been in business for almost 60 years. Metalex is looking to hire a Main Machine Operator to join our dynamic team! Successful candidates will have ideally worked in the steel industry (but not required) and have a solid level of experience with the types of specialized products and services produced by steel service centers. We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate that is eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced environment. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers by providing a high level of service, value-add opportunities, and professionalism in all interactions, allowing us to become a valued member of their supply chain and production teams.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform set up and machine operations duties as required in a safe manner.
- Read and interpret drawings and routings to determine requirements such as size of material, type of material and the quantity to be made.
- Involves setting stops, adjusting maintain setups to make quality parts.
- Parts should be checked on previous operations during present operation, such as burrs, missing holes, or any other defects.
- Routing packets should be filled out completely, with the inspection checklist completed and included.
- The move ticket needs to be filled out and attached to load.
- Required to report hours and production quantities in the applicable system.
- Use the safest procedure for handling and stacking material and moving the material with a cart, hand truck or forklift as necessary.
- Perform quality inspections and tracking of material utilizing appropriate measuring instruments and tools.
- Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to.
- Comply with all health and safety procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
REQUIRED SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:
- 2 years’ experience in machine operation, set up, mechanical position within a manufacturing environment preferred. High level of mechanical aptitude required.
- Understanding of quality requirement and of ISO 9001:2015 procedures.
- Experience working with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts preferred.
- Knowledge of department procedures and applicable system transactions.
- Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
- Knowledge of company policies, shops, and safety rules.
- Knowledge of the care and use of inspection devices and tools.
- Perform basic shop floor mathematics.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong motivation, high energy, and ability to work independently or with a team.
- As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
