Shear Operator

Cambro Manufacturing Company; Orange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Systems LLC in Orange, CA seeks a Shear Operator I to produce sheet metal parts by operating a mechanical shear, reading drawings, and ensuring quality and safety.

You will set up and cut stainless steel and other metals, verify dimensions with gauges, coordinate with other production staff, and maintain attendance and compliance with safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with stainless steel grain direction and thickness; understand shearing technique using front stops and back gauge.
• Ability to perform setups in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mechanical shear to cut stainless steel, mild steel, and other sheet metal to specified dimensions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings to understand desired dimensions.
• Measure and lay out material accurately using tape measures and other measuring tools.
• Verify material type, gauge/thickness, dimensions, and grain direction before cutting.
• Position, align, and feed sheet metal into the shear following safety procedures.
• Inspect finished pieces to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with fabrication, press brake, laser/punch, welding and other production staff to keep workflow.
• Maintain reliable attendance and comply with safety requirements.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Measuring accurately

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Front stops

Back gauge

Job description

WORK SHIFT:

First Shift (United States of America)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

With over 50 years of serving system innovation, G.A. Systems, LLC, based out of Orange, CA is a stainless‑steel fabrication company known for their food service solutions for K-12 schools.

SUMMARY

The Shear Operator I is responsible for the production of sheet metal parts through the operation of a shear. They are tasked with the accurate and efficient processing of various sheet metal parts, while ensuring safety and adhering to the required quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set up and operate mechanical shear to cut stainless steel, mild steel, and other sheet metal to specified dimensions.
• Reads and interprets technical drawings to understand desired dimensions of the metal pieces
• Measure and lay out material accurately using tape measures, and other measuring tools.
• Verify material type, gauge/thickness, dimensions, and grain direction before cutting.
• Position, align, and feed sheet metal into the shear while following established machine‑safety procedures.
• Perform accurate cuts while minimizing scratches, dents, and other damage to stainless‑steel surfaces.
• Cycle the press and detect malfunctions in machine equipment, such as worn or damaged blades.
• Inspects finished pieces to ensure they meet the required specifications and quality standards.
• Identifies and reports minor issues with the machine.
• Coordinate with fabrication, press brake, laser/punch, welding, and other production employees to keep work flowing through the manufacturing process.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual, dependable, and flexible to potential schedule changes to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Executes each essential duty satisfactorily to perform job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receive and give feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follows all department quality standards/criteria. Raises concerns and issues to management.
• Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Must have experience with stainless steel grain direction and thickness, and understand shearing technique utilizing front stops as well as the back gauge.
• Ability to perform setups in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walking, standing, bending at the neck, bending at the waist, squatting, kneeling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 75 lbs.

• Operate a forklift
• Working around equipment and machinery
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment
• Walking on uneven ground

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses
• Utility gloves
• Steel-toe slip-resistant shoes
• Hardhat
• Hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs, ear muffs)
• Face shields
• Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$22.00 - $25.00. Salary may vary based on experience.

Salary may vary based on experience.

GA Systems LLC is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based upon race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.