2nd Shift Metal Parts Material Handler – Hands-On

Phoenix Metals Company; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Metals Company is seeking a production associate for our metals processing and distribution plant. You will perform basic production activities on a variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments, review work orders, and select materials according to the job.

The role requires manual dexterity, reading instructions, and basic math. You will set up tooling, monitor speeds/feeds, and perform quality checks while maintaining safety and quality standards in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metal working machines preferred.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic production activities on variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Reviews blue prints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications to understand machining characteristics of various metals.
• Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials onto machines.
• Selects and monitors speeds, feeds and controls and determines operation sequence for various materials and operating conditions.
• Machines and modifies parts used to repair tools or machines per specifications using tools such as lathes, milling machines, etc.
• Fabricates, modifies, and/or repairs mechanical instruments.
• Creates complicated or irregularly shaped parts or sections per established drawings, requiring careful blocking and clamping to avoid springing or distortion.
• Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
• Operates a variety of machines during processing as required based on work load or business needs.
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Restocks material.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

Skills

Experience

High School diploma

Warehousing

Machine operation

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Measurement

Arithmetic

Computer literacy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Job description

Phoenix Metals Company is seeking a production associate for our metals processing and distribution plant. You will perform basic production activities on a variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments, review work orders, and select materials according to the job.

The role requires manual dexterity, reading instructions, and basic math. You will set up tooling, monitor speeds/feeds, and perform quality checks while maintaining safety and quality standards in a manufacturing