Machine Operator 1 - Tack Station Operator - 3rd Shift

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. is seeking a diligent Machine Operator in Saint Joseph, MO. The role involves operating and maintaining machinery to shape materials into high-quality components, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Training and growth opportunities are available in a collaborative, inclusive environment. Typical hours are night shifts with potential overtime; starting pay is $20.70/hour plus a $2/hour shift differential.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain machines to shape materials into components.
• Inspect products during production to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area following 5-S practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and shape materials using assigned machines.
• Set up machines and verify specifications from drawings or blueprints.
• Position materials safely using cranes or forklifts.
• Perform inspections before, during, and after production to ensure quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory and housekeeping per standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Tools

Calipers

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Description For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!

Join Our Team as a Machine Operator! We’re looking for skilled and detail-oriented individuals to operate and maintain machines that shape materials into high-quality components for our community. Whether you’re an experienced operator or eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to bring their unique strengths to our team.

Pay for this position is $20.70/hour and will include a $2/hour shift differential. Hours are Sunday PM - Friday AM 10:00p-6:00a with some OT required.

What We Offer

• Training and Growth: Hands‑on training and opportunities for professional development, regardless of prior experience.
• Supportive Team: A collaborative work environment where you’ll feel supported and empowered.
• Inclusive Environment: A culture that values diversity and promotes equity, ensuring everyone has a voice and opportunities to succeed.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package and work‑life balance initiatives.

BlueScope Buildings is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. You’re a great fit if you: Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing quality work. Enjoy hands‑on roles and working with machinery or are eager to learn. Are comfortable working in a supportive, team‑oriented environment. Value safety, organization, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and Shape: Use machines to cut, punch, bend, weld, or shape materials into specified components to meet current demands.
• Prepare and Set Up: Set up machines and confirm specifications using drawings, blueprints, tablets, or other tools.
• Lift and Position Materials: Safely use lifting devices, such as cranes and forklifts, to position materials or parts as needed.
• Ensure Quality: Utilize measuring tools and processes to perform inspections before, during, and after production, ensuring materials meet exact specifications.
• Contribute to Improvement: Actively participate in continuous improvement and corrective action activities.
• Maintain and Organize: Keep track of material inventory, perform machine maintenance, and support housekeeping and organizational standards, such as 5‑S practices.

Join a team where your skills, ideas, and contributions will make an impact. Let’s build something extraordinary—together.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.