Machine Operator

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator, where you'll be integral in forming metal parts and components. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to excellence and customer service. With a focus on quality and collaboration, you'll utilize your skills in blueprint reading and precision measurement to ensure the highest standards in production. Be part of a legacy that values your contributions and supports your professional development in the metals industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and memos.
• Experience with measuring tools and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake for metal forming.
• Measure work piece dimensions for accuracy.
• Read job specifications and blueprints for product specs.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Mathematical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Manufacturing Capabilities

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Measuring Tools

Press Brake

Job description

Job Description

Machine Operator

Salary Range:

Salary Max:

Req Id:

485

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Job Shift:

1st

Brand:

Ryerson

Job Location:

Norlen Schofield

Posting Start Date:

5/5/25

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 at Norlen, a Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for forming metal parts and components. For more information on Norlen, please visit www.norlen.com.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set up press brake (if manual) using setup details in controller


• Is trained in the operation of equipment and the precision measuring tools necessary for the inspection of parts produced by each operation


• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements


• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction


• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation


• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, fixtures, and cutting tools to be used


• Has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals


• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications


• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills


• Basic manufacturing capabilities, includes blueprint reading and experience with measuring tools


• Has the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos


• Can do it attitude, collaborative mindset


• 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