Cut to Length Operator

Klöckner & Co SE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Wellness stipend

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Adoption assistance

Fertility navigation support

Paid paternity/maternity leave

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE in Houston is seeking a Cut to Length Operator to set up, operate, and tend the Cut to Length machine, ensuring parts meet customer specifications and production goals.

You will measure and verify dimensions with micrometers and gauges, inspect for defects, read work orders, adjust settings, and record operational data while maintaining equipment and pursuing quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in a production role.
• Experience with measuring devices and reading work orders.
• Ability to pass a physical exam for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Reliable worker with strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Measure and verify product dimensions using micrometers, gauges, calipers, and rulers.
• Inspect finished products for defects such as chips or marred surfaces.
• Read work orders to determine material specs, cutting lines, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Set up, operate, and tend the Cut to Length machine.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and document data.
• Adjust machine speeds or actions to match specs using gauges and hand tools.
• Clean and lubricate machines regularly.
• Position products against fixtures or stops on machine beds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Measuring devices proficiency

Basic computer skills

Read and interpret work orders

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical capability for exam

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring gauges and hand tools

Job description

The Cut to Length Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending machines to cut metal products according to customer specifications. This role involves verifying the dimensions of completed products, examining them for defects, and ensuring the machinery operates efficiently to meet production goals.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Measure and Verify: Use micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers to ensure products conform to specifications
• Inspect for Defects: Examine finished products for defects like chipped edges or marred surfaces; sort defective pieces by type
• Read Work Orders: Interpret production schedules or work orders to determine material specifications, cutting lines, dimensions, and tolerances
• Operate Machinery: Set up, operate, and tend to the Cut to Length machine
• Monitor and Record: Start machines, monitor their operations, and document operational data
• Adjust Machine Settings: Test and adjust machine speeds or actions to match product specifications using gauges and hand tools
• Maintain Equipment: Clean and lubricate machines regularly
• Position Products: Align and secure products against fixtures or stops on machine beds
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED, with 1-2 years of experience in a production process (preferably in the metals industry).
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in using measuring devices.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to read and understand work orders
  • Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
  • Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
  • Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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