Cutting & Deburring Operator Assistant

American Rheinmetall; Lansing (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Messer Operator Assistant to support cutting operations, identify and de‑nest parts, deburr, and assist the Messer operator to maintain continuous production flow. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient material handling within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience with hand tools, grinders, and deburring equipment, with forklift/overhead crane experience preferred or

Qualifications

• Identify parts and maintain accurate part tracking.
• Experience using hand tools, grinders, and deburring equipment preferred.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred or willingness to train.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing, steel processing, or CNC cutting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remove and de‑nest cut parts from steel plate after processing on the Messer cutting machine.
• Identify, sort, and label parts according to work orders, drawings, and production requirements.
• Perform deburring, grinding, and cleaning of cut parts to meet quality standards.
• Operate plate blasting equipment to clean material and prepare parts for downstream processing.
• Assist the Messer operator with material handling, setup, and production activities.
• Maintain an organized work area and ensure parts are routed correctly to the next operation.
• Inspect parts for quality issues, defects, and dimensional concerns, reporting discrepancies as needed.
• Utilize overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as authorized and trained.
• Help maintain continuous machine operation by staging material and removing completed parts promptly.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform routine equipment checks and notify supervision of maintenance concerns.
• Assist with other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Part identification

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing/steel/CNC experience preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Grinders

Deburring equipment

Job description

American Rheinmetall is seeking a Messer Operator Assistant to support cutting operations, identify and de‑nest parts, deburr, and assist the Messer operator to maintain continuous production flow. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient material handling within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience with hand tools, grinders, and deburring equipment, with forklift/overhead crane experience preferred or