Material Prep Operator ($19 per hr)

Samuel, Son & Co.; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel, Son & Co. is seeking an associate to perform safety checks on cranes and tools, read production orders, and inspect materials for accuracy. The role involves setting up materials on various shop floor machines and preparing raw steel for spinning operations.

The position requires ability to read blueprints, work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain compliance with safety rules and procedures. Daily tasks include material handling and basic housekeeping in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must perform safety checks at shift start and throughout the shift.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety checks at the start of shift on cranes and tools, document as needed and continue checks.
• Read production work orders to determine material type and quantity.
• Examine material received, verify part numbers, and check for discrepancies.
• Set up and process material on Circle Shear, Punch Press, Square Shear, and Fiber Laser as required.
• Skid raw material steel for preparation of metal spinning operations.
• Perform inspections using QA procedures and work instructions.
• Assignments may change to general cleaning, sorting parts, and housekeeping.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Company computer systems

Hand tools

Shop floor equipment

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Associate performs all safety checks at the start of shift on all cranes and tools, documents as necessary and continues to perform safety checks throughout the shift.
• Read production work orders to determine type and quantity of materials required.
• Examine material received, verify part numbers, and check for discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
• Set up and process material on the Circle Shear, Punch Press, Square Shear, and Fiber Laser as required.
• Skid raw material steel per job in preparation for the metal spinning operations.
• Perform inspections using Quality Assurance procedures and work instructions.
• Assignments can change frequently from general cleaning, sorting parts, and general housekeeping.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Proper operation of hoists and cranes in a safe manner and complete any training/safety program relating to the operation of the equipment.
• Operate company computer systems.
• Operate general hand tools.
• Operate shop floor equipment.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.
• Ability to understand and support company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Possess good communication and reasoning skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions whether written or oral.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.