Cut to Length Operator

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in Nashua, NH is seeking a Cut to Length Operator to set up, operate, and tend the Cut to Length machines to meet customer specifications. The role emphasizes precision, measurement, and adherence to production schedules.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, measuring with micrometers and calipers, inspecting for defects, adjusting speeds and settings, recording data, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–2 years in production.
• Experience in metals industry preferred.
• Ability to pass physical exam for vision, hearing, and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Measure and verify dimensions using micrometers, gauges, calipers, or templates.
• Inspect finished products for defects and sort by type.
• Read and interpret production schedules or work orders.

Skills

Measuring devices

Basic computer skills

Work orders

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job 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

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance - Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Tuition reimbursement

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