Machine Operator 1

Chatham Steel Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Steel Corporation seeks a material handler with crane operations to load, unload, cut, inspect, package, and prepare material on internal equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a heavy industrial setting.

Responsibilities include moving stock with overhead cranes, positioning material for shear and saw operations, performing inspections, and ensuring correct tagging and storage while maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work in heat/cold and extreme weather conditions.
• Must follow safety rules and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Survey area and store stock and in-process material.
• Move material with overhead cranes to destination.
• Position material on shear or saw tables and attach lifting attachments safely.
• Identify and retrieve correct material per work instructions or tickets.
• Perform pre-shift crane and lifting-attachment inspections and document findings.
• Square material to blade guides and set blade gap to thickness.
• Cut simple and complex parts to specification.
• Inspect finished material and package/mark accordingly.
• Mark heat numbers and return items to storage.
• Use measuring devices accurately and communicate with teammates.
• Follow safety regulations and keep work areas free of hazards.

Skills

Overhead crane operation

Material handling

Reading measuring devices

Team communication

Tools

CNC shear

Drill

Band saw

Ironworker

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary: Performs the functions necessary to load, unload, cut, inspect, package mark, and prepare materialthat 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 JobMedium/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/attachmagnets, 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 specifiedon 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, burningmachine, band saw and ironworker.

Required SkillsPhysical 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:

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