Machine Operator 2

Chatham Steel Corporation; West End (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham Steel Corporation seeks skilled machinists in a plant setting to operate precision equipment and produce metal parts. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting materials, and ensuring tolerances align with specifications.

Candidates should have 5–10 years of warehousing, material handling, and machining experience along with strong dexterity and basic math and computer skills. Safety and quality standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of warehousing, material handling, and machining experience.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, and arm-hand steadiness required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions applied to work situations.
• Basic measurement skills for length, width, height, and weight.
• Basic arithmetic skills for decimals and fractions.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge, experience and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Operate advanced production machines to create precision parts.
• Review blueprints, work orders and tooling instructions to understand machining characteristics.
• Select materials and determine processing specifications and sequences.
• Align fixtures and secure tools and materials on machines.
• Set speeds, feeds and operation sequences for various materials.
• Machine or modify parts using lathes, milling machines and related tools.
• Perform quality inspections using calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Complete work orders and documentation; restock material.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Measurement skills

Arithmetic skills

Computer proficiency

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Teamwork

Time management

Quality awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Calipers

Micrometers

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 work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 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

• 5 - 10 years of relevant warehousing, material handling, and machining experience required.
• High School diploma/GED 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.