Machine Assistant (3rd shift)

Olympic Steel; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,189 - 38,944; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Leveler Operator Assistant in Minneapolis, MN. The role supports continuous improvement efforts to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will set up and operate leveling, sheeting, and console‑controlled equipment to level lengths and stack flat sheets per customer requirements. The position requires 1–3 years of leveler machine experience, prior steel industry knowledge, and the ability to work the 3rd shift (11:00 pm–7:00 am).

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience with leveler machine.
• Prior steel industry experience and product knowledge preferred.
• Operational knowledge of crane operation, forklift operation and ancillary lifting devices.
• Production operation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on 3rd shift, 11:00pm - 7:00am, S-Th.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates automatic leveling, sheeting, console-operated equipment to level length and stack weigh flat sheets of various gauges of material to customer requirements.
• Work from customer orders, engineered layouts, and general instructions.

Skills

Leveler operation

Safety awareness

Crane operation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Leveler machine

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Ancillary lifting devices

Job description

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Leveler Operator Assistant position supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. Sets up and operates automatic leveling, sheeting, console-operated equipment to level length and stack weigh flat sheets of various gauges of material to customer requirements. Work from customer orders, engineered layouts, and general instructions.

Pay Range: $26.27 - $28.27 per hour

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience with leveler machine.
• Prior steel industry experience and product knowledge preferred.
• Operational knowledge of crane operation, forklift operation and ancillary lifting devices.
• Production operation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on 3rd shift, 11:00pm - 7:00am, S-Th.

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

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