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SSAB; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB in Northport, AL is seeking a Machine Operator to join our production team. You will perform machine setups, operate special-purpose equipment, and ensure parts meet customer specifications using calipers and micrometers.

The role requires maintaining equipment, troubleshooting faults, and documenting maintenance activities throughout shifts. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, 1–2 years in manufacturing, forklift certification, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1–2+ years of machine operator experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate with customers and be organized.
• Working knowledge of high-speed machinery and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Forklift certification.
• Current/active driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups (calibration, cleaning) to start a production cycle.
• Operate special-purpose machines or equipment per client specs.
• Inspect and measure welded work pieces using precision instruments.
• Maintain welders and machines; replace worn machine parts and lubricate equipment.
• Ensure equipment operates safely; report and repair faults with suppliers.
• Operate hand-held air tools, tappers, forklift and crane (certs required).
• Inspect parts to meet requirements and company policy.
• Test machine performance, record outputs, and maintain maintenance logs.
• Study blueprint layouts to ensure production accuracy.
• Ensure timely preparation and availability of production materials.

Skills

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Degree or equivalent

Welder certification

Crane certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Fixed gauges

Preset comparator

Job description

• Perform machine setups (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle, to include loading & unloading work products (lifting work pieces manually or using appropriate equipment), controlling & adjusting the functions as required, securing work pieces in fixtures and observing machine operations
• Operates special-purpose machines or equipment required for the production &/or cutting of customer parts, strictly adhering to client job specification and ensure good quality work, inserting all production materials in the various parts of the machine where they are supposed to be to enhance production output
• Inspects and measures welded work pieces to verify conformance to customer specifications using instruments such as preset comparator, fixed gauges, calipers and micrometers
• Maintains welders and special-purpose machines; to include replacing worn machine accessories such as collet pads or fixture pads, cleaning equipment using solvent and rags, lubricate equipment as needed, and other maintenance duties as assigned
• Ensure that equipment is operating properly and safely; take steps to report and repair equipment, internally & externally, with suppliers (plasma machine oxy, crane, truck, dust collector, compressor, forklift, etc.); troubleshoot machine problems to determine actual faults
• Operate hand-held air-driven tools, electrical tools, tappers, forklift and crane (required certifications must be obtained)
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools to ensure they meet requirements, customer specifications and within Company Policy
• Test the operation of machines periodically to guarantee proper running, fix issues that might occur during the shift, check output to discover any machine-related mistakes or flaws, keep records of approved and defective units, final products & maintenance schedules, and maintain activity logs
• Study blueprint from work layout to ensure accuracy in production task
• Ensure timely preparation and availability of all production materials to avoid shortage during production

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform machine setups (calibration, cleaning, etc.) to start a production cycle, to include loading & unloading work products (lifting work pieces manually or using appropriate equipment), controlling & adjusting the functions as required, securing work pieces in fixtures and observing machine operations
• Operates special-purpose machines or equipment required for the production &/or cutting of customer parts, strictly adhering to client job specification and ensure good quality work, inserting all production materials in the various parts of the machine where they are supposed to be to enhance production output
• Inspects and measures welded work pieces to verify conformance to customer specifications using instruments such as preset comparator, fixed gauges, calipers and micrometers
• Maintains welders and special-purpose machines; to include replacing worn machine accessories such as collet pads or fixture pads, cleaning equipment using solvent and rags, lubricate equipment as needed, and other maintenance duties as assigned
• Ensure that equipment is operating properly and safely; take steps to report and repair equipment, internally & externally, with suppliers (plasma machine oxy, crane, truck, dust collector, compressor, forklift, etc.); troubleshoot machine problems to determine actual faults
• Operate hand-held air-driven tools, electrical tools, tappers, forklift and crane (required certifications must be obtained)
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools to ensure they meet requirements, customer specifications and within Company Policy
• Test the operation of machines periodically to guarantee proper running, fix issues that might occur during the shift, check output to discover any machine-related mistakes or flaws, keep records of approved and defective units, final products & maintenance schedules, and maintain activity logs
• Study blueprint from work layout to ensure accuracy in production task
• Ensure timely preparation and availability of all production materials to avoid shortage during production

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 2+ years of experience as a machine operator in a production/manufacturing setting
• Completion of the established Skill Pie per location
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.); ability to operate light equipment, good knowledge of mechanical devices
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Strong attention to details, analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive
• Forklift certification
• Current/active driver’s license

Preferred Education & Experience

• Technical Degree, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 3 - 5+ years of increasingly responsible experience as a machine operator in a production/manufacturing setting
• Welder certification
• Crane certification

Working conditions

Travel 10% of time for meetings at other SSAB locations, deliveries, trainings, seminars & conferences as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards