Machine Operator Day shift

$19- $21+

$5,000 Hiring Bonus!

Primary Purpose of this Position:

Fabricate parts for structural fabrication, Service Center, and misc. steel assemblies per cutting lists, shop drawings, and DWS quality requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
2. Fabricate material as trained and instructed.
3. Fabricate beams, tubes, angle, channel, bar grating, pipe, plate, or rounds according to the dimensions shown on cut lists and shop drawings, AISC code requirements for structural steel, and machine capabilities.
4. Make adjustments to machine to ensure accurate dimensions as shown on the shop drawings.
5. Identify cut list and shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication.
6. Operate forklifts, jib cranes, overhead cranes, conveyors, and transfers in order to move materials.
7. Any other duties assigned by management.
8. Attend all meetings as required by management.
9. Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
2. Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and managers.
4. Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
5. Skill in using auto measurer, tape measure, or 1 rule.
6. Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel administered test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
7. Ability to interpret, understand and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
8. Ability to use a computer for cut-lists and inventory purposes.
9. Ability to possess pride in own workmanship; demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
10. Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry and Drake-Williams Steel adopted hand signals used for crane operations.
11. Perform minor mechanical tasks on machine (blade changes, cleaning, etc.)
12. Ability to follow inventory procedures.
13. Ability to multi-task.

1. Physical Demands:
2. Stand FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
3. Walk OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to 60 foot.
4. Sit only during the break and lunch periods. Rarely one will be able to sit while cutting material.
5. Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties.
6. Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist FREQUENTLY during the 8 to 12 hour work shift
7. Lift weights up to 60 pounds from floor to waist OCCASIONALLY during the work shift. Jib cranes and overhead cranes are available for the employees assistance with lifting.
8. Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to 60 foot.
9. Climb OCCASIONALLY onto or over the conveyors.
10. Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. The position will be held continuou