Shear Operator

Ryerson; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Shear Operator to cut and process metal in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will handle feedstock, inspect finished products, and ensure packaging aligns with customer specifications. The role includes operating heavy equipment and fulfilling work orders.

Successful candidates will join a registered apprenticeship program during onboarding, with a starting pay of $22.74 per hour. Equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Metals warehouse experience with knowledge of structural steel preferred.
• Must safely operate cranes with minimal supervision.
• Must accurately use standard measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, and caliper) as well as pneumatic hand tools.
• Ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision and hearing, as well as mobility and lifting requirements.
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Using a shear machine to cut & process metal
• Pulling and staging feedstock for production orders
• Finishing and inspecting product to meet customer expectations
• Final packaging of material per customer specification
• Work order confirmation on computer
• Operating an overhead crane to move material as needed
• Operating a forklift or side loader to move material as needed
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Skills

Reading

Math

Inspections

Measurement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Tape measure

Micrometer

Caliper

Pneumatic hand tools

Job description

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Shear Operator at Ryerson, you will be responsible for cutting and processing metal.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Using a shear machine to cut & process metal
• Pulling and staging feedstock for production orders
• Finishing and inspecting product to meet customer expectations
• Final packaging of material per customer specification
• Work order confirmation on computer
• Operating an overhead crane to move material as needed
• Operating a forklift or side loader to move material as needed
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Metals warehouse experience with knowledge of structural steel preferred
• Must be able to safely operate cranes with minimal supervision
• Must be able to accurately use standard measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, and caliper) as well as pneumatic hand tools.
• Ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision and hearing, as well as mobility and lifting requirements
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Salary: $22.74 hourly. A starting salary higher than $22.74 hourly is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.