Precision Saw Operator – Steel Production

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Steel Production Equipment Operator in Houston, Texas. This position involves reading and executing work orders to meet customer requirements while ensuring safe methods of work. Responsibilities include manipulating materials, operating various tools, and maintaining safety standards in all weather conditions.

The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, the ability to lift and carry materials, and a strong understanding of inventory control techniques. Overtime may be required to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Effective planning and organization of work activities.

Responsibilities

• Read and execute work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Safely operate assigned tools and equipment.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Attend all required company meetings.

Skills

Ability to read and execute work orders

Intermediate math skills

Basic computer applications

Safe operation of tools and equipment

Tools

Tape measure

Forklift

CNC burning table

Overhead crane

Job description

This is a steel production equipment operator position responsible for properly reading and executing work orders to timely meet customer requirements. This non-exempt (hourly) position typically reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires working in accordance with Triple-S Steel job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. Overtime hours may be required to meet our customers’ needs.

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Manipulate, cut and/or form raw material according to work orders to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain and safely operate tools and equipment as assigned, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, shear, CNC burning table, band saw, iron worker, track burner, haven tube cutter, forklift, overhead crane and personal protective equipment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 20 feet to heights of 5 feet; exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, reach, squat, stand, walk up to 2 miles per day, climb up stairs, ladders and on equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects.
• Use clear vision to judge near and far distance to maintain awareness of ongoing work activities of other employees.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Production Equipment Operator will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Ability to correctly read and understand work orders and/or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ability to effectively use basic computer applications.
• Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Develop a good working knowledge of material and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.