Mobile Shear Operator: Safe, Precise Metal Cutting

Pick-n-Pull Auto and Truck Dismantlers; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling in Winchester, KY is seeking a Mobile Shear Operator to set up, operate, and maintain the mobile shear in our scrap yard. You will follow Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, operate equipment to lift, move, and shear metal, and coordinate with crew to ensure quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED; previous yard or heavy equipment experience is a plus. Safety footwear and PPE are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Metals Recycling Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate equipment for lifting, moving, or shearing loads.
• Avoid hazards or obstructions such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects.
• Examine completed materials for defects and verify conformance to specifications.
• Test and adjust machine speeds and actions using gauges and hand tools.
• Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines after positioning.
• Coordinate machine actions with other activities and crew signals.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Radius Recycling in Winchester, KY is seeking a Mobile Shear Operator to set up, operate, and maintain the mobile shear in our scrap yard. You will follow Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, operate equipment to lift, move, and shear metal, and coordinate with crew to ensure quality and efficiency.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED; previous yard or heavy equipment experience is a plus. Safety footwear and PPE are required.