Machine Operator

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Machine Operator to set up machines, process parts, and inspect outputs, joining a legacy of excellence in the metals industry.

The role emphasizes reading mechanical drawings, using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges, and performing calibrations. Safety and teamwork are expected as part of a structured apprenticeship onboarding.

Qualifications

• Pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspections & measurement.
• Some machine operations experience preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment.
• Must be safety conscious and a team player.
• Pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Onboarding via an apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and shutdown of machine.
• Scrap management for remnants.
• Material inspection to ensure quality specifications.
• Calibrate measuring equipment.
• Ensure size, material finish and accuracy of finished goods.
• Work safely using PPE.

Skills

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Safety aware

Team player

Education

Apprenticeship onboarding

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

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 Machine Operator, you are responsible for machine setup, part processing, and part inspection.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set-up & shutdown of machine
• Scrap management for remnants
• Material inspection to ensure quality specifications
• Calibration of measuring equipment
• Ensuring the size material finish and accuracy of the finished goods
• Working in a safe manner as outlined during training and using prescribed safety equipment including PPE
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Some machine operations experience preferred
• Strong ability to read mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges)
• Must be safety conscious and a team player
• Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

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.