Machine Operator 1

Southern Steel Supply Company, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Steel Supply Company, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee seeks skilled machinists to perform advanced production on metalworking machines and to ensure parts meet exact specifications. Review blueprints, set up fixtures, and select tooling as required.

Responsibilities include precise measurements, quality inspections, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have 1-5 years of relevant experience, basic math and computer skills, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metalworking machines.
• Able to read and follow written instructions precisely.
• Basic measurement and arithmetic skills required.
• Basic computer proficiency and time management abilities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced production activities on a variety of machines to produce precision parts.
• Review blueprints and work orders to understand machining specifications.
• Prepare materials and set up fixtures and tools on machines.
• Measure parts with calipers, micrometers, and scales to ensure tolerances.
• Perform quality inspections and document results.
• Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Coordinate material handling and restock materials.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Experience 1-5 years

Machining experience

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

Measurement skills

Arithmetic skills

Computer skills

Time management

Decision making

Teamwork

Multitasking

Experience setting up, operating, and…

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

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Job Summary

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing work metals processing and distribution work within the Reliance family of companies. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), 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

• Responsible for performing advanced production activities on variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications to understand machining characteristics of various metals.
• Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials onto machines.
• Selects and monitors speeds, feeds and controls and determines operation sequence for various materials and operating conditions.
• Machines and modifies parts used to repair tools or machines per specifications using tools such as lathes, milling machines, etc.
• Fabricates, modifies, and/or repairs mechanical instruments.
• Creates complicated or irregularly shaped parts or sections per established drawings, requiring careful blocking and clamping to avoid springing or distortion.
• Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
• Operates a variety of machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs.
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Restocks material.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 1-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metal working machines preferred.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.