Plasma Machine Operator — Precision, Safety & Growth

Olympic-Steel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Machine Operator to safely perform position-specific duties in line with our Core Values, driving high productivity and quality while following company policies. You will set up and operate leveling, sheeting, and console-operated equipment to produce flat sheets per customer requirements.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to read engineered layouts and drawings.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent preferred.
• Mechanically inclined, production-oriented and safety and quality conscious.
• General knowledge of crane operation and ancillary lifting devices.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under general supervision.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to inspect material for quality conformance through the use of measuring devices and drawings.
• Functional literacy.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs preferred.
• Previous experience with precision instruments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automatic leveling, sheeting, console-operated equipment to level length and stack weigh flat sheets of various gauges of material to customer requirements.
• Work from customer orders, engineered layouts, and general instructions.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Production-oriented

Safety conscious

General math skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Functional literacy

Computer basics

Precision instruments

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Crane operation

Job description

Olympic Steel is seeking a Machine Operator to safely perform position-specific duties in line with our Core Values, driving high productivity and quality while following company policies. You will set up and operate leveling, sheeting, and console-operated equipment to produce flat sheets per customer requirements.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to read engineered layouts and drawings.