Arku Trainee - Metal Fabrication & Multi-Machine Operator

Metals USA; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Arku Trainee to perform advanced production activities across multiple machines. This role requires reading blueprints, setting up tools, and ensuring accurate measurements.

You will support material handling, operate cranes, and participate in quality inspections. The position offers growth opportunities and a competitive starting salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals).
• Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer.
• Mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator.
• Proficient use of hand tools including grinder.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
• Computer literacy; Microsoft products.
• Must be organized with attention to detail.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Positions work pieces for processing.
• Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing.
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement.
• Determines processing specifications by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other specifications.
• Installs and aligns punches, blades or fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; diagnoses problems and makes adjustments.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished products; performs In Process Quality Inspections at ISO locations.
• Coordinates and executes material handling including operation of overhead crane.
• Performs limited preventative maintenance such as lubrication, cleaning and changing parts.
• May train less experienced workers and lead in absence of supervisor.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces; store material for processing/shipping.
• Restocks material.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Measuring skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Coordination of limbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift operation

Calipers/Micrometer

Gauges

Job description

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Arku Trainee to perform advanced production activities across multiple machines. This role requires reading blueprints, setting up tools, and ensuring accurate measurements.

You will support material handling, operate cranes, and participate in quality inspections. The position offers growth opportunities and a competitive starting salary with benefits.