Forklift-Experienced Machine Operator Assistant

Reliance, Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Georgia (Norcross) is seeking a production worker to operate machines and support metals processing and distribution. You will read blueprints, select materials, set up equipment, and perform quality checks to ensure specifications are met.

This role requires 1–2 years forklift experience, flexibility for heavy manual work, and adherence to safety standards. Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, and routine material handling.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• High School diploma/GED preferred
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metal working machines preferred
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required

Responsibilities

• Perform basic production activities on variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Frequently walk back and forth between operator platform and loading platform to perform quality check.
• Frequently ascend/descend stairs to operator platform to manage operations of cut to length machine.
• Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications to understand machining characteristics of various metals.
• Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials onto machines.
• Selects and monitors speeds, feeds and controls and determines operation sequence for various materials and operating conditions.
• Machines and modifies parts used to repair tools or machines per specifications using tools such as lathes, milling machines, etc.
• Fabricates, modifies, and/or repairs mechanical instruments.
• Creates complicated or irregularly shaped parts or sections per established drawings, requiring careful blocking and clamping to avoid springing or distortion.
• Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Restocks material.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints/written orders

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Reliance, Inc. in Georgia (Norcross) is seeking a production worker to operate machines and support metals processing and distribution. You will read blueprints, select materials, set up equipment, and perform quality checks to ensure specifications are met.

This role requires 1–2 years forklift experience, flexibility for heavy manual work, and adherence to safety standards. Physical duties include standing, walking, lifting, and routine material handling.