Machine Operator - Press

Olympic-Steel; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Press Brake Operator in Mount Sterling, KY. You will set up and operate a power-press brake to bend, form, or straighten material per work orders and customer requirements, while prioritizing safety and quality to maximize productivity.

You will verify specifications, perform measurements, and conduct routine quality checks. The role requires teamwork with warehouse staff and adherence to ISO procedures to support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Operates power-press brake machines per work orders.
• Performs basic measurement and setup tasks.
• Monitors quality and safety during production.
• Maintains clean and safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate power-press brake to form/material as required.
• Verify specifications and dimensions per work order.
• Conduct routine quality checks and document results.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety policies.
• Collaborate with warehouse to ensure smooth production shifts.

Skills

Safety procedures

Quality awareness

Machine operation

Communication

Job description

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. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Press Brake Operator supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility, satisfies customer requirements of quality, quantity and delivery in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity, and sets up and/ or operates power-press brake machine to bend, form, or straighten material as specified by work order and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Verifies job specification and coil through appropriate computer system
• Starts machine and adjust blade and controls using wrenches, rule, gauge or template and monitors operation
• Tests and adjusts cutting speed and action, according to specified length of product using gauges and hand tools
• Measures material and verifies dimensions and weight using micrometer, template, straightedge and scale
• Hand forms, cuts or finishes material using tools such as table saw, hand sledge and anvil, flaring tool and gauge
• Follows all safety rules and procedures, reporting all safety concerns immediately to supervision
• Responsible for the proper care and use of all tools and equipment in the work center
• Performs quality checks as required and participates in preventative actions where appropriate
• Understands overview of QS-9000 Quality Management System and documents architecture Complies with all ISO procedures for the respective position/workstation
• Reports all maintenance issues to supervision promptly
• Understands and can explain the company’s Quality Policy, job description and required tasks and explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling Quality Policy
• Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space Maintains a clean and safe working area
• Participates and fulfills the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs as identified for this position
• Participates as requested for independent objective auditing activity and supports continuous improvement activities
• May perform daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on machines and equipment in work area
• Communicates effectively with all employees, particularly those in similar production support roles
• Works cooperatively with all warehouse employees to maximize smooth and efficient job continuation across shifts
• May work at different workstations as production needs require

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer
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