Machine Operator 1st Shift

Sentrigard; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentrigard is seeking a Machine Operator Level 1 for the 1st shift in Lynchburg, VA. The role involves setting up and operating steel processing machines to cut and process metal coils while following work orders and safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate will read and verify dimensions, position rolls, supervise material flow, and coordinate with other line workers to maximize efficiency. A high school diploma or GED is required, with basic math and document-reading skills essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and safety rules.
• Basic math skills and attention to measurement details.
• Ability to operate line equipment and perform pre-checks.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine dimensions of sheets to be cut.
• Insert shaft into core of roll and raise and position roll.
• Thread material through feed rollers and cutting blades and align with guides.
• Start machine and verify size of cut material.
• Consult with supervisor before cutting questionable material.
• Report damaged material to supervisor immediately.
• Coordinate with Crane Operator and other line workers to minimize downtime.
• Readjust machine to meet specified sheet dimensions.
• Monitor machine for malfunctions and stop for adjustments.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures as required.
• Follow all safety practices and PPE requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communications

Reading technical documents

Basic math skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1st Shift

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates steel processing machines to cut and process coils of metal by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads work order carefully to determine dimensions of sheets to be cut.
• Inserts shaft into core of roll and raises and positions roll.
• Threads ends of material through feed rollers, under or across cutting blades, and aligns material against machine guides.
• Starts machine and verifies size of cut material.
• Consults with Director of Metal Processing or Steel Center Manager prior to cutting questionable material.
• Reports damaged or defective material to the Steel Center Manager or Production Coordinator immediately.
• Communicates with Crane Operator and other coil line workers to minimize downtime and maximize processing efficiencies.
• Readjusts machine to ensure specified dimension of sheet.
• Observes operations of machine to detect malfunctions.
• Stops machine to make required adjustments.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures, as required.
• Observes all company safety practices, procedures and PPE requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Machine Operator Level 1

• Basic understanding cut-to-length machines and/or slitter.
• Able to operate at least one line.
• Able to safely operate a forklift to move materials to and from working areas.
• Able to follow QA guidelines and change out/coil change requirements.
• Able to perform machine pre-checks on one line.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Attention to detail.
• Good communications skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, service manuals, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Basic math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• General knowledge of crane operation preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves standing and walking most of the day. Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate machines. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The warehouse space is not climate controlled.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt