Metals Processing Operator (Forklift Experience)

Phoenix Metals Company; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Metals Company in Georgia seeks a production worker to operate a variety of metalworking machines and perform basic production tasks.

You will inspect parts, follow blueprints, adjust tools, and monitor speeds and feeds, while maintaining safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of experience and a high school diploma or GED; forklift experience is required.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or education and experience combination.
• High School diploma/GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metal working machines preferred.
• Adequate manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions provided for work.
• Basic measurement skills and arithmetic for conversions.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing basic production activities on variety of machines to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Frequently walk back and forth between operator platform and loading platform to perform quality check.
• Frequently ascend/descend stairs to operator platform to manage operations of cut to length machine.
• Review blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other specifications to understand machining characteristics.
• Choose correct material for the job according to work order and determine processing specifications.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and materials onto machines.
• Selects and monitors speeds, feeds and controls and determines operation sequence.
• Machine and modify parts using tools such as lathes, milling machines.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair mechanical instruments per specifications.
• Position work pieces for processing and measure with precision instruments to ensure conformance.
• Perform quality control inspections and complete work order paperwork.
• Restock material and coordinate material handling while adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Dexterity

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Computer basics

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Phoenix Metals Company in Georgia seeks a production worker to operate a variety of metalworking machines and perform basic production tasks.

You will inspect parts, follow blueprints, adjust tools, and monitor speeds and feeds, while maintaining safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of experience and a high school diploma or GED; forklift experience is required.