Machine Operator- 2nd Shift

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A steel production company is looking for a motivated Machine Operator to join their team in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The role involves manipulating raw materials, operating various tools and equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must have the ability to lift heavy materials, work in different weather conditions, and maintain efficient communication in a team environment. This position requires physical stamina and adherence to organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain spatial awareness in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate raw material according to work orders.
• Safely operate assigned tools and equipment.
• Attend required company meetings and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Reading and understanding work orders

Basic computer applications

Intermediate math skills

Planning and organizing work

Communication

Tools

CNC burning table

Forklift

Personal protective equipment

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Machine Operator to join our business. This is a steel production equipment operator position responsible for properly reading and executing work orders to meet timely customer requirements.

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Manipulate, cut and/or form raw material according to work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain and safely operate tools and equipment as assigned, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, shear, CNC burning table, band saw, iron worker, track burner, haven tube cutter, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 20 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, reach, squat, stand, walk up to 2 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Use clear vision to judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other employees.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Machine Operator will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Attending all required company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to correctly read and understand work orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
• Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision, work alone and in a team environment.
• Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to the open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.