Machine Operator - Press Break

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. is hiring for a press brake operator at our Bartlett, IL facility. The candidate will set up and operate press brake machines to bend materials per work orders, inspect finished pieces for quality, and prepare products for shipment. Crane operation and lifting up to 50 lbs are part of the role. HS diploma preferred and prior machine experience is required.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a path to build a lasting career within a metal service organization.

Qualifications

• This role requires hands-on machine operation experience.
• Experience with press brake machinery is preferred.
• Ability to read work orders and measure parts precisely.

Responsibilities

• Set up machine to print specifications and work orders.
• Operate press brake to bend materials as specified.
• Inspect and ensure quality of finished parts.
• Package material and prepare for shipment.
• Assist with crane operations and lifting as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Measuring instruments

Fast-paced work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Press brake machine

Crane operation

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $23 USD to $30 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

This position is responsible for the set up and operation of press break machines.

• Sets up machine to proper specifications
• Operates machine to bend materials specified by work order
• Checks quality of product coming off machine
• Packages material and prepares for shipment
• Knowledge of crane operation and lifting devices
• Skilled at measuring machined features using a variety of measuring instruments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1+ year of machine operation experience
• Setting: Warehouse
  • Lift: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 15% of shift
  • Stand: Must be able to stand up to 100% of shift
  • Walk: Must be able to walk 50% of shift
  • Climbing: Must be able to climb stairs/ladders up to 10% of shift
  • Stooping/Bending: Must be able to stoop/bend up to 30% of shift

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this position and may be modified at management’s discretion. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountability or responsibilities nor does it intended to limit the right of management to assign, direct, and control the work of employers under their supervision.

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

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

The Company does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the Company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. This is called Employment at Will. This employment at will relationship exists regardless of any other written statements or policies documented elsewhere in company record or policy or any verbal statement to the contrary.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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