Machine Operator 1

Reliance, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a hands-on material handler to load, unload, cut and inspect material processed on internal equipment. You will move stock with overhead cranes, set up shear/saw tables, and ensure parts meet tolerances per work orders.

Ability to read tickets, operate measuring devices, and maintain a safe, organized workspace is essential. This on-site role requires teamwork in a medium/heavy manufacturing environment and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy lifting and safe material handling.
• Ability to read work instructions and tickets.
• Proficiency with measuring devices and tolerances.
• Familiarity with crane and lifting equipment safety rules.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and environments.

Responsibilities

• Survey area and store stock and in-process material and keep work station clean, safe and organized.
• Properly lift material and transport to destination with overhead cranes.
• Land material on shear tables or saw tables and remove attachments safely.
• Identify and retrieve material according to work instructions or tickets.
• Perform pre-shift crane and lifting equipment inspections and document findings.
• Square material to blade guides and set blade gaps to required thickness.
• Cut simple and complex parts and inspect to tolerances.
• Finish material to customer specs, package and tag accordingly.
• Mark heat numbers and return drops to storage; use measuring tools properly.
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisors; follow safety rules.

Skills

Crane operation

Material handling

Reading measurements

Safety compliance

Team communication

Tools

CNC shear

Band saw

Ironworker

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary: Performs the functions necessary to load, unload, cut, inspect, package mark, and prepare material that is processed on internal equipment.

Physical Requirements

Walk(Move, Traverse), Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

Essential Functions:

1. Survey the area and provide for storage of stock and in‐process material and keep work station, clean, safe and organized.
2. Properly lift material and transport to destination with overhead cranes.
3. Properly land material in proper position on shear tables and/or saw tables and remove/attach magnets, chains, slings and other lifting attachments in a safe and secure manner.
4. Identify and retrieve the proper material according to work instructions or tickets.
5. Perform pre‐shift crane, chain and lifting attachments inspection and document on inspection sheet.
6. Square material to the shear blade or saw roller guides and setup blade gap to proper plate thickness.
7. Cut simple and complex parts.
8. Perform inspection following the procedures on the control plans and hold to tolerances as specified on the work order/ticket, drawing or control plans.
9. Finish material to customer specifications, package and mark/tag accordingly.
10. Mark heat numbers on all drops and return to storage.
11. Use specified measuring devices properly.
12. Communicate with other workers and supervisors.
13. Understand and comply with safety rules and regulations.
14. Keep work areas and crane clean and free of debris and safety hazards.
15. Experienced in one or more of the following equipment types, CNC shear, drill, press brake, burning machine, band saw and ironworker.

Required Skills

Physical Requirements:

1. Manual lifting and carrying material up to 75lbs.
2. Bending, squatting, stooping, walking and climbing.
3. Pulling, pushing and lifting material while manually retrieving or positioning.
4. Reaching, guiding, placing and prying.
5. Work in heat/cold and extreme weather conditions.
6. Able to see and hear other overhead cranes, other workers, equipment and alarms.
7. Have adequate eye sight to properly read measuring devices, drawings, etc.

Abilities Required:

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN