Machine Operator - Oxy/Alltra Burning (2nd Shift)

Olympic Steel; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities to earn cash bonuses

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking an Oxy/Alltra Machine Operator in Pleasant Valley Township, Iowa. The successful candidate will utilize cutting equipment to efficiently cut, shape, and remove metal components in a fabrication environment. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, maintaining tools, and ensuring safe operations. Candidates should be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and possess strong basic math skills. Olympic Steel offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Ability to perform quality checks using measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Use cutting equipment to cut, shape, and remove metal components.
• Read blueprints and set up cutting tools.
• Ensure precise and safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Production-oriented

Safety and quality conscious

Basic math skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Working knowledge of general computer programs

Experience with precision instruments

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Job description

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal‑intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Description

The Oxy/Alltra Machine Operator uses cutting equipment to cut, shape, and remove metal components. They read blueprints, set up and maintain cutting tools, and ensure precise, safe operation while working with high‑temperature flames and pressurized gases. Works efficiently on production in a fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent preferred.
• Mechanically inclined, production‑oriented and safety and quality conscious.
• Basic math skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work under general supervision.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to inspect material for quality conformance through the use of measuring devices and drawings.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs preferred.
• Previous experience with precision instruments preferred.

Benefits

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life‑long career.