Machine Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Machine Operator to run metalworking equipment such as press brakes, mills, lathes, saws and grinders to fabricate high precision parts. You will load materials, monitor output, perform basic maintenance, inspect parts with calipers or micrometers, and document production data.

The role requires blueprint reading and prior metalworking experience, with a strict focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read blueprints; blueprint reading is a plus.
• Prior metalworking, construction, or mechanical trade experience is ideal.
• Able to pass background check.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Plasma

Responsibilities

• Operate metalworking machinery for forming, bending, turning, milling and/or cutting steel.
• General labor tasks include loading/unloading machines and deburring/grinding for manual weld spatter removal.
• Load raw material and start-up/shut down of equipment.
• Monitor machine performance for accuracy of quantity and quality output and adjust as needed.
• Perform basic preventative and routine machine maintenance.
• Manual assembly of product with use of manual and powered tools.
• Stack and protect parts to maintain quality standards.
• Inspect parts visually or with calipers/micrometers to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metalworking experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Plasma

Job description

Machine Operator. This position includes operation of various metalworking machinery (ex – press brakes, mills, lathes, saws, grinder, etc.) for the purpose of fabricating high precision parts.

Job Responsibilities

• Operation of metalworking machinery for forming, bending, turning, milling and/or cutting steel.
• Other metalworking positions include general labor for loading and unloading machines and deburring/grinding for manual weld spatter removal
• Perform routine operations including loading raw material and start-up/shut down of equipment
• Monitor machine performance regarding accuracy of quantity and quality output, making adjustments as needed
• Perform basic preventative and routine machine maintenance
• Manual assembly of product with use of manual and powered tools
• Proper stacking and protection of parts as required to maintain specified quality standard
• Ensure accuracy of parts produced by visual inspection and/or by use of standard inspection instruments (i.e., micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Submit first and last piece production for Quality Control approval
• Enter data on production reports regarding shop orders worked on, quantity produced, time worked, etc.
• Follow and verify all instruction provided by work orders and customer blueprints
• Notify supervision of problems with equipment and/or tooling that may cause defects/lost time
• Comply with all safety practices and Company policies
• Perform basic housekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read blueprints, is a plus
• Prior metalworking, construction, or mechanical trade experience, is ideal
• Able to pass background check
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Plasma

Working Conditions

• Fast paced environment that includes constant standing
• Repetitive; moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 lbs