Machine Operator - Welding

Ryerson; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

Ryerson in Wisconsin is seeking a Machine Operator for exacting setup, processing, and inspection of metal parts. You will read drawings, use precision gauges, and perform calibration to ensure parts meet spec.

Onboarding includes enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program and strict safety practices on the shop floor. This full-time role supports a quality-focused metals operation in the United States.

Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges.
• Must be safety-minded and able to work as part of a team.
• Enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and shutdown of the machine.
• Scrap management for remnants.
• Material inspection to confirm quality specifications.
• Calibrate measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure finished goods meet size, material, and surface finish requirements.
• Uphold safety standards and use PPE as trained.

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Precision measurement

Team player

Safety-conscious

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Requisition ID3248-Posted10/01/2026-Operations-United States-Full-time

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Machine Operator, you are responsible for machine setup, part processing, and part inspection.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set-up & shutdown of machine
• Scrap management for remnants
• Material inspection to ensure quality specifications
• Calibration of measuring equipment
• Ensuring the size material finish and accuracy of the finished goods
• Working in a safe manner as outlined during training and using prescribed safety equipment including PPE
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to read mechanical drawings and use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges)
• Must be safety conscious and a team player
• Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.