Roughing Operator I (Manual)

ELLWOOD National Forge; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Roughing Operator I based in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will operate various metal-cutting machines and perform tasks according to strict safety and quality standards. This position requires flexibility for rotating shifts, including mandatory overtime. Ideal candidates possess experience in machine operation and a commitment to maintaining high-quality outputs. Join a company that values equal opportunity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Operates conventional metal-cutting and related processing machines.
• Plans setups and executions according to work specifications.
• Maintains safety standards and quality in operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, saws, and other equipment for steel products.
• Determine operation sequences and select appropriate tools.
• Train others in machine operation and perform maintenance.

Job description

There are Roughing Operator I positions based in Irvine, but from time to time maybe assigned to the Corry/Warren Plants that maybe awarded in the near future. The successful candidate(s) may be required to work rotating shifts, including 24/7 and in some areas, there may be seven-day continuous schedules and there will be times when overtime work (over 40 hours/week) will be mandatory.

Roughing Operator I - Essential Job Functions – but not limited to the following:

• Operates a variety of conventional metal-cutting and related processing machines and equipment, including but not limited to lathes, and saws for a wide range of steel forged products.
• Plans and performs setups, layouts, and execution of work according to product specifications, blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Determines proper operation sequence, selects speeds, feeds, and cutting tools according to type of materials and finish requirements.
• Uses of special holding fixtures, counterbalances and counterweights for positioning and securing products in machines and to assure tolerances are achieved.
• Operates overhead cranes and/or radio-controlled cranes when and where required and/or assigned.
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Maintains all reports and recordkeeping as required.
• Train others in the proper operation of any and/or all machinery within the Machine Shop classifications/groups.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on all machines.
• Maintains all housekeeping in work area.
• Performs other routine labor work as assigned and as required in accordance with production flow.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings

Regular attendance as scheduled is an essential function.

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/ females/veterans/individuals with disabilities /sexual orientation/gender identity.

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