Metalworking Production Operator - 1st Shift - Starting salary $20

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking a Metalworking Production Operator for the 1st shift. Responsibilities include operating metalworking machinery, performing routine operations, and ensuring quality output. Candidates should have prior experience in metalworking or mechanical trades. The role requires the ability to pass a background check and physical examination, and involves working in a fast-paced environment with lifting requirements.

Benefits

Industry leading Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read blueprints is a plus.
• Prior metalworking, construction, or mechanical trade experience is ideal.
• Able to pass background check.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Operation of metalworking machinery for forming, bending, turning, and cutting steel.
• General labor for loading and unloading machines and deburring/grinding.
• Monitor machine performance for accuracy of quantity and quality output.
• Perform basic preventative and routine machine maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy of parts produced by visual inspection.

Skills

Ability to accurately read blueprints

Prior metalworking experience

Mechanical trade experience

Job description

Overview

Metalworking Production Operator - 1st Shift. Industrial Manufacturing Services (IMS), now part of Kloeckner Metals Corporation, is looking for a Metalworking Production Operator to work 1st Shift. This position includes operation of various metalworking machinery (e.g., press brakes, mills, lathes, saws, grinder, etc.) for fabricating high precision parts.

Location

IMS, 1320 Camp Creek Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720, USA

1st shift works from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and must be open to working overtime

• Posted: September 15, 2025
• Full-Time
• Requisition Number: METAL003899
• Job Category: Worker

Responsibilities

• Operation of metalworking machinery for forming, bending, turning, milling and/or cutting steel.
• General labor for loading and unloading machines and deburring/grinding for manual weld spatter removal
• Perform routine operations including loading raw material and start-up/shut down of equipment
• Monitor machine performance regarding accuracy of quantity and quality output, making adjustments as needed
• Perform basic preventative and routine machine maintenance
• Manual assembly of product with use of manual and powered tools
• Proper stacking and protection of parts as required to maintain specified quality standard
• Ensure accuracy of parts produced by visual inspection and/or by use of standard inspection instruments (i.e., micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Submit first and last piece production for Quality Control approval
• Enter data on production reports regarding shop orders worked on, quantity produced, time worked, etc.
• Follow and verify all instruction provided by work orders and customer blueprints
• Notify supervision of problems with equipment and/or tooling that may cause defects/lost time
• Comply with all safety practices and Company policies
• Perform basic housekeeping duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read blueprints, is a plus
• Prior metalworking, construction, or mechanical trade experience, is ideal
• Able to pass background check
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility

Working Conditions

• Fast paced environment that includes constant standing
• Repetitive; moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs
• Industry leading Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Vision

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