Metal Processing Tech

Metal Supermarkets; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings

Healthcare contribution

401k plan

CNC training

Job summary

Metal Supermarkets in Elmwood, LA is seeking a Metal Production Specialist to program and operate CNC and fabrication equipment, plan material layouts, and keep a clean, retail-ready storefront and warehouse.

This role emphasizes analytical, process-driven work, strict tolerance adherence, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs, with opportunities for growth into operations leadership or technical sales within a 40-year global brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC machinery or equivalent precision equipment.
• Strong ability with fractions, decimals, conversions, and calipers.
• Ability to read and follow multi-step work orders with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• CNC & Equipment Operation: Set up, program, and operate CNC devices, saws, and shears per detailed work orders within tolerances.
• Material Utilization & Planning: Analyze work orders and stock to plan cuts, minimize scrap, maximize yield.
• Quality & Specification Control: Verify cuts with calipers, micrometers, tape to exact fractions/decimals.
• Merchandising & Facility Standards: Maintain pristine housekeeping and inventory organization; ensure tour-ready storefront/warehouse.
• Logistics & Regional Fulfillment: Manage staging, warehouse stock, and safely operate 21-foot flatbed truck; Class D license required.

Skills

CNC Aptitude

Shop Math

Process Discipline

Workspace Organization

Physical Stamina

Louisiana DL License

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Metal Production Specialist (CNC, Bandsaw and Shear)

The Opportunity: Precision, Process, & Performance

Are you a meticulous problem-solver who treats workspace organization and precision like a craft? Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, is looking for a Metal Production Specialist who combines technical aptitude with disciplined process execution.

We are not looking for casual general labor. This is an analytical, process-driven role. You will be responsible for programming and operating CNC and industrial fabrication equipment, executing work orders with precision, planning material layouts to minimize waste, and maintaining an immaculate, retail-ready storefront and warehouse. If you lack attention to detail or struggle with precision measurements, this role is not for you.

Core Responsibilities

• CNC & Equipment Operation: Set up, program, and operate CNC equipment, industrial saws, and shears to process customer orders strictly according to detailed work orders while maintaining company standard tolerances.
• Material Utilization & Planning: Analyze work orders and raw stock sizes to plan efficient cuts, minimizing scrap and optimizing material yield.
• Quality & Specification Control: Verify all cuts and dimensions using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, and tape measures down to exact fractions and decimals) before staging.
• Merchandising & Facility Standards: Uphold pristine housekeeping and inventory organization standards, keeping the warehouse and customer-facing floor exceptionally clean, safe, and tour-ready at all times.
• Logistics & Regional Fulfillment: Manage order staging, warehouse stock control, and safely operate the company’s 21-foot flatbed delivery truck for regional client fulfillment (Class D License mandatory).

Requirements & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you must meet the following mandatory baseline standards:

• Technical & CNC Aptitude: Proven experience operating CNC machinery, automated production equipment, or precision industrial power tools.
• Shop Math Mastery: Fluency in fractions, decimals, conversions, and precision measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, squares). Testing on shop math and measurement will be part of the interview process.
• Process Discipline: Demonstrated ability to read, follow, and execute multi-step work orders systematically without missing details.
• Pride in Environment: A strong personal standard for workspace cleanliness, organization, and visual merchandising.
• Physical Capability: Ability to remain active in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 60 lbs unassisted.
• Licensing & Record: A clean driving record and a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license.

Why Join the Metal Supermarkets Team?

• Uncapped Earning Potential: Stable base pay supplemented performance-based bonuses.
• Investment in You: 50% company contribution toward group healthcare, 401k plans, and advanced technical/CNC training.
• Career Velocity: We promote from within. This role serves as a proven launchpad into operations management or technical sales.
• Elite Culture: Work in a high-integrity, safety-first, and exceptionally organized environment backed by a 40-year global brand legacy.