Edger Operator

Combined Metals Company LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metals Company LLC in South Bend, IN seeks a fabrication associate to check work orders, set up edging processes, and inspect finished material for quality. The role emphasizes accurate measurement, adherence to specifications, and documentation of produced coils.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and ability to read specifications. Lean manufacturing experience and good communication are valued; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience – High School degree or equivalent; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Math – basic arithmetic; knowledge of standard/imperial measurements; metric a plus.
• Understanding and use of measuring instruments required: micrometers, digital calipers, tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Check work orders and select material attributes (weight, alloy, size, quality).
• Operate an edging machine and set up edger tooling.
• Inspect material during processing to ensure quality.
• Identify edging tools and run material per specifications.
• Ensure material is free of burrs, scratches, and within camber specs.
• Document edged material and group by work order.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and assist with minor repairs.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading specs

Good communication

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Ability to learn

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Digital calipers

Tape measure

Job description

• Checking work order, properly select processed material checking for weight, alloy, size and quality.
• Operate an edging machine.
• Inspect material during processing to ensure proper quality is maintained.
• Set-up an edger machine.
• Identify the correct edging tools to utilize.
• Run material according to specifications of work order.
• Check material - free of burrs, scratches, coil set, and within camber specifications.
• Properly identify all edged material and complete all documentation.
• May require the repair of minor mechanical problems.
• Group completed coils together by work order in designated area.
• Maintain work area in a clean and neat fashion.
• Math aptitude/setup calculations testing
• Troubleshoot any issues and concerns

Required Education and Experience:

• Education and/or experience – High School degree or equivalent. Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Math – Must be able to use and understand simple mathematics, using addition, subtraction, fractions and decimals. Knowledge of the Standard/Imperial measuring system is required and knowledge of the metric system is a plus.
• Understanding and use of basic measuring instruments required; micrometers, digital calipers, tape measure is required.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Work from written specifications and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills
• Maintains a good attendance record
• Generally willing to work overtime
• Ability to work effectively with other employees
• Must have good communication skills
• Be open to learn about lean manufacturing
• Strong organizational skills
• The capacity and desire to learn
• The ability to pass both a pre-employment background and drug screening

Working Conditions (Including Physical and Mental Demands):

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• The employee is required to: Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel, reach with hands and arms, frequently above shoulders, climb steps and/or balance, and walk and/or hear.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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