Edger Operator

Combined Metals Company; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metals Company in Southington, Connecticut is seeking a manufacturing operator to ensure the quality of processed materials. Responsibilities include checking work orders, operating edging machines, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates should have a high school diploma and familiarity with basic math and measurement tools. The position may require overtime and lifting up to 50 lbs. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to pass a background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or training in a related field or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must understand simple mathematics, including addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge of Standard/Imperial and metric measuring systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check work orders and select processed materials based on weight and quality.
• Operate edging machines and ensure proper setup.
• Inspect materials during processing to maintain quality.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical measurement tools

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.
• Proper set-up and operation of an edging machine.
• In process inspect of material to ensure proper quality is maintained.
• Identify the correct edging tools to utilize.
• Run material according to specifications of work order.
• Check material to ensure customer quality requirements are met.
• 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.
• Follow ALL safety protocols for the company

Required Education and Experience

• Education and/or experience – High School degree or equivalent preferred. 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 preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work from written specifications and verbal instructions
• Maintains a good attendance record
• Overtime and weekend work could be required
• Ability to work effectively with all other employees
• Must have good communication skills
• Continuous process improvement will be required
• Strong organizational skills
• The capacity and desire to learn
• The ability to pass both a pre-employment background and drug screening
• Experience with mechanical measurement tolls and basic math skills.

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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