Machine Operator

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Telehealth and Wellness Programs

Annual or Sales incentive plan

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc in Illinois is seeking a Cut To Length Operator to support daily CTL machine operations and part processing. You will set up the CTL equipment and may assist with CNC setup, while ensuring parts meet quality specs through inspection and calibration.

Starting wage is $29.25 per hour under our union contract. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with company match, paid vacation and holidays, disability coverage, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as a CTL machine operator
• Ability to navigate a computer to enter and retrieve information
• Must pass a skills-based assessment on reading, math, inspection & measurement
• Onboarding includes enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program

Responsibilities

• Inspect feedstock to meet quality specs
• Calibrate measuring equipment daily
• Inspect parts for quality specifications
• Perform basic machine maintenance and assist techs
• Train others on machines or cells as required
• Pull and stage feedstock for production orders
• Other duties as assigned or changed

Skills

CTL operator

Quality inspection

Computer literacy

Training others

Education

Apprenticeship enrollment

Job description

Aug 21, 2026

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Cut To Length (CTL) Operator you are responsible for daily Cut to Length machine operation for part processing. Machine set-up, potential CNC Machine set-up.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Feedstock material inspection to ensure quality specifications
• Calibration of measuring equipment (checking measuring equipment, i.e. tape measures, each day prior to using it in the course of a shift)
• Part inspection to ensure quality specifications
• Basic machine maintenance, including assisting maintenance personnel during breakdowns
• Ability and willingness to effectively train others on machines, work cell, or other business functions as required
• Pulling and staging feedstock for production orders
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a skilled Cut to Length machine operator preferred
• Ability to navigate on a computer to find information, enter information when prompted, and print as necessary
• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Starting wage for this position is $29.25 per hour, according to our union contract.

Ryerson offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Telehealth and Wellness Programs
• Annual or Sales incentive plan where applicable

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.

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