Shear Operator

Charlie Hustle, LLC.; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson in the United States is seeking a Shear Operator to cut and process metal as part of a registered apprenticeship onboarding. You will work closely with production teams to meet customer specifications and safety standards.

The role includes operating a shear, craning and moving material with a forklift or side loader, performing inspections, and final packaging per orders. Starting pay is $22.74 per hour, with experience-based increases.

Qualifications

• Skills-based assessment required: reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, problem-solving.
• Metals warehouse experience; knowledge of structural steel preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cranes with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, caliper) and pneumatic hand tools.
• Must pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, mobility and lifting.
• Onboarding includes enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program.

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
• Operating a forklift or side loader to move material
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Job description

Requisition ID3027-Posted09/14/2026-Operations-United States-Full-time

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.

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