Brake & Shear Machine Operator – 1st Shift, Precision & Growth

Shepard Steel Co. Inc.; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match / Profi

Vacation / Holidays / Earned Days / 生日

Job summary

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication company that has been an integral part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years.

With a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals, we are carrying out the company’s proud tradition of meeting the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout all Southern New England and Eastern New York State.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass Welding and Fit-Up test.
• English language literacy required.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and diagrams to perform tasks.
• De-bur and grind metal per job specs.
• Set up and operate brake and shear equipment.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders.
• Mark material with job numbers and identifiers.
• Assist with equipment repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain records of material usage.
• Operate forklifts and cranes to move material.
• Clean and lubricate machines per specs.
• Monitor health and safety standards.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret drawings

English literacy

Lift 70 lbs

Tool operation

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklifts

Cranes

Job description

Shepard Steel is a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication company that has been an integral part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years.

With a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals, we are carrying out the company’s proud tradition of meeting the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout all Southern New England and Eastern New York State.