Hands-On Machine Operator — Growth & Benefits

Merchants Metals LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term/

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Merchants Metals LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on manufacturing professional to join our team. This role operates in a non-climate-controlled environment, with temperatures ranging from hot summers to cold winters.

The position involves standing, walking, lifting, and working around production equipment, complying with PPE and safety procedures. You will move materials, set up fixtures, monitor machines, and inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with extreme heat in summer and cold in winter.
• Physically demanding, hands-on production role requiring standing and moving materials.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-based, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Move materials through process tanks and zinc kettles.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, attachments, or materials on machines.
• Transfer metal into a furnace.
• Inspect units for defects using precision instruments (e.g., micrometers).
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain the surrounding area, keeping the area free of debris and hazards.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Merchants Metals LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on manufacturing professional to join our team. This role operates in a non-climate-controlled environment, with temperatures ranging from hot summers to cold winters.

The position involves standing, walking, lifting, and working around production equipment, complying with PPE and safety procedures. You will move materials, set up fixtures, monitor machines, and inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specifications.