Machinist Trainee – 2nd Shift, Hands-On Metalworking

metalsusacareers; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Machinist Trainee for the 2nd shift. The role involves preparing work pieces, operating a range of machines, and setting up tooling according to blueprints and orders. You will measure with gauges and calipers, adjust speeds and feeds, and perform quality checks.

The position supports material handling with an overhead crane and may involve training other workers. Metals USA offers competitive starting pay and benefits and welcomes applicants with a high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English.
• Advanced measurement skills (English & metric) with tape, caliper, gauges, or micrometer.
• Mechanical aptitude and arithmetic for decimals and fractions.
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift.
• Proficient with hand tools including grinders.
• Computer literacy; Microsoft products, CAD programming and ERP.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Positions work pieces for processing.
• Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing.
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement.
• Determines processing specifications by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions.
• Installs and aligns fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set speed, depth and feed rates; diagnoses problems and makes adjustments.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; performs In Process Quality Inspections where required.
• Coordinates and executes material handling of inventories including overhead crane operation.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance, such as lubrication and part changes.
• May train less experienced workers and act as lead in absence of group leader.
• Marks identification on material/work pieces before and after processing; stores material for further processing/shipping.
• Restocks material.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.

Skills

English comprehension

Measurement skills

Mechanical aptitude

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Hand tools proficiency

Manual dexterity

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Machinist Trainee for the 2nd shift. The role involves preparing work pieces, operating a range of machines, and setting up tooling according to blueprints and orders. You will measure with gauges and calipers, adjust speeds and feeds, and perform quality checks.

The position supports material handling with an overhead crane and may involve training other workers. Metals USA offers competitive starting pay and benefits and welcomes applicants with a high