Machine Operator Night Shift

Drake-Williams Steel, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator for the Night Shift. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for fabricating parts for structural steel and ensuring quality standards are met. You will operate various machinery and tools, including forklifts and saws, while adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a competitive salary, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you are detail-oriented and safety-conscious, this is the perfect opportunity to start your career in steel manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret cutting lists and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate parts for structural fabrication per cutting lists and shop drawings.
• Operate forklifts and cranes to move materials safely.

Skills

Reading and Writing Skills

Arithmetic Computation

Effective Communication

Machine Operation

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tape Measure

Grinder

Forklift

Saw

Job description

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Primary Purpose Of This Position

Fabricate parts for structural fabrication, Service Center, and miscellaneous steel assemblies per cutting lists, shop drawings, and DWS quality requirements.

Sign-on Bonus

$5,000 Hiring Bonus!

Essential Job Functions

1. Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
2. Fabricate materials as trained and instructed.
3. Fabricate beams, tubes, angle, channel, bar grating, pipe, plate, or rounds according to dimensions on cut lists and shop drawings, adhering to AISC code requirements and machine capabilities.
4. Make adjustments to machines to ensure accurate dimensions.
5. Identify errors and discrepancies in cut lists and shop drawings early in the process.
6. Operate forklifts, jib cranes, overhead cranes, conveyors, and transfers to move materials.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
8. Attend all required meetings.
9. Work reliably and consistently scheduled hours at designated locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations.
2. Understand and follow semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
3. Effective communication with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
4. Work under periodic supervision, setting priorities for job completion.
5. Skill in using auto measurer, tape measure, or ruler.
6. Pass a Drake-Williams Steel test covering shop drawing interpretation, calculations, and basic geometry.
7. Interpret and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and drawings.
8. Use a computer for managing cut-lists and inventory.
9. Demonstrate pride, attention to detail, and safety consciousness.
10. Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely, understanding industry signals.
11. Perform minor mechanical tasks on machines.
12. Follow inventory procedures and multi-task effectively.
13. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, and other manual tasks, with specific weight and frequency requirements.

Non-Material Handling Demands

1. Work 40 hours weekly, with potential overtime and weekend hours.
2. Sufficient hearing and visual acuity to perform duties safely.
3. Occasional exposure to environmental conditions and hazards, with PPE required.

Tools and Machines

• Tools: Pencil, square, tape measure, markers, hammer, brushes, grinder, sledgehammer, hooks, wrenches, pry bar, clamps, cutters, chains.
• Machines: Saw, cranes, pallets, transfer equipment, brake, blaster, punch, shear, forklifts.

Experience and Education

• Minimum of six months experience in a steel manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

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Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction