Machine Operator – Growth, PTO & 401(k) Benefits

Merchants Metals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term

Disability Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 4x

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Training and career advancement

Job summary

Merchants Metals, a leading manufacturer and distributor of fence systems, seeks a capable production worker for our Texas operations. This role involves hands-on machining in a non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to hot summers and cold winters.

You will stand, walk, and perform physical tasks, operate equipment, and uphold safety standards while supporting a fast-paced production line. Company offers competitive pay and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including significant heat in the summer and cold in the winter.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move materials throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Move materials through the process tanks and zinc kettles.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, attachments, accessories, or materials on machines.
• Transfer metal into a furnace.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain the surrounding area, keeping the area free of debris.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Hands-on approach

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Merchants Metals, a leading manufacturer and distributor of fence systems, seeks a capable production worker for our Texas operations. This role involves hands-on machining in a non-climate-controlled environment with exposure to hot summers and cold winters.

You will stand, walk, and perform physical tasks, operate equipment, and uphold safety standards while supporting a fast-paced production line. Company offers competitive pay and progression opportunities.