Machine Operator | 1st Shift

Metals USA; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metals processor in North America is looking for a Machine Operator at their Germantown, WI location. The role involves setting up machines, performing quality inspections, and operating warehouse equipment. Join a growth-oriented company with excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Eligible for SCORE bonus program

401(K) program with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Valid OSHA Forklift & Overhead Crane Certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up burning machine and select proper burning tip.
• Perform quality control inspections on finished products.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as part of warehouse duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic arithmetic skills

Basic measuring skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School/Technical School Graduate

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Hand tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Description

Metals USA is seeking a Machine Operator for our Germantown, WI location. Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and services. Metals USA is a solid, growth-oriented company servicing the defense, commercial construction, and road construction and fabrication industries.

Benefits of working with us:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual - 3 weeks in your first year!
• Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Eligible for SCORE bonus program
• 401(K) program with company match
• Large company with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive working environment

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Set up burning machine, select proper burning tip, set gas flow and machine feed rates, determine cutting locations, line dimensions, tolerances, operational sequences, and use gauges, calipers, squares, rulers for measurement.
• Set up and align specified material or fixtures in the machine bed using gauges, templates, shims, or hand tools.
• Select correct material according to work order. Inspect plates for thickness, length, width, heat number, grade, and color code.
• Coordinate and execute material handling, including operation of overhead crane.
• Review CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions, or other specifications.
• Perform quality control inspections on finished products for ISO-certification.
• Stack, band, and palletize finished products for shipment.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as part of warehouse duties.

Qualifications:

• High School/Technical School Graduate with basic English reading & writing skills
• Basic arithmetic skills for calculating and converting decimals and fractions
• Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems using a tape measure, caliper, or micrometer
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, hand tools, and shop machinery
• Basic computer knowledge
• Understanding and adherence to safety rules, procedures, OSHA standards
• Good judgment and ability to recognize applicable company policies
• Ability to understand customer packaging requirements and assess product quality
• Teamwork skills
• Valid OSHA Forklift & Overhead Crane Certificates preferred