Bevel Trainee - 1st Shift

Metals-USA; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Bevel Trainee to join its advanced production team. The role involves setting up and operating multiple machines, reading blueprints, and using gauges to ensure precise dimensions.

You will handle material preparation, perform quality checks, and coordinate with crane operations while maintaining safety and accuracy. A strong mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and ability to read English work orders are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English to read work orders and safety policies.
• Advanced measuring skills to read English & Metric systems with tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and arithmetic to convert decimals and fractions.
• Experience operating overhead crane / forklift.
• Proficient with hand tools including grinders.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft products, CAD programming and ERP.
• Must be organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Position work pieces for processing.
• Operate machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, grinding, bending, or pressing.
• Use gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement.
• Review blueprints and work orders to determine specs.
• Install and align fixtures using gauges and hand tools.
• Adjust controls for speed, depth, and feed; diagnose issues.
• Perform quality control inspections and document results.
• Coordinate material handling including overhead crane operation.
• Restock materials and complete work order paperwork.

Skills

English literacy

Measuring skills

Mechanical aptitude

Crane operation

Hand tools proficiency

Dexterity

Computer literacy

Detail oriented

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals)
• Advanced measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer
• Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
• Must be organized with attention to detail
• Candidate must pass pre-employement drug screen.

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
• 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 or metatarsal boots
• Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts

External Description

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Bevel Trainee in the Tulsa, OK location. The Bevel Trainee performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Duties and 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 such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
• Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane
• Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts
• May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
• May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping
• Restocks material
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.