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Machine Operator - Burner 2nd Shift
Metals USA is seeking experienced & proficient machine operator in Greensboro NC. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
- Coordinates and executes material handling to be processed including operation of overhead crane.
- Chooses correct material for the job according to work order. Inspects plates for thickness, length, width, heat number, grade specification and color code.
- Sets up machine, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates, location of cutting, lines dimensions, tolerances, operational sequences and uses gauges, calipers, squares, rulers for measurement.
- Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools.
- Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
- Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
- Stacks, bands and palletizes finished products for shipment to customers.
- Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a /oxy burner in a production plant.
- Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
Certification/Licenses:
- Valid overhead crane certification
- Valid OSHA forklift certification
Physical Demands:
Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)
- Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
- Must have visual acuity (with/without correction as needed) to determine the required specifications of the material Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51
- - 100 lbs. with assistance
Other Physical Requirements:
- Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Steel-toed boots
- Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
- Protective eyewear
- Hand protection
- Arm guards/sleeves
- Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program
Work Environment:
May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.
- Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
- Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
- Moderate to loud levels
- Vibration
- Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
- Day and night shifts
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals)
- Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
- Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (for loading up design to be burned)
- Minimum one (1) year experience in operating burning machine or as machine operator helper
- Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
- Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
Metals USA offers a competitive hourly rate of $22.00 plus shift differential and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth. Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
"Metals USA provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability."
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