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Main Machine Oper

UPG
Libertyville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Mar 2025

About the role

Metalex powered by UPG is a growing steel service center that has been in business for almost 60 years. Metalex is looking to hire a Main Machine Operator to join our dynamic team! Successful candidates will have ideally worked in the steel industry (but not required) and have a solid level of experience with the types of specialized products and services produced by steel service centers. We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate that is eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced environment. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers by providing a high level of service, value-add opportunities, and professionalism in all interactions, allowing us to become a valued member of their supply chain and production teams.

 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Perform set up and machine operations duties as required in a safe manner.
  2. Read and interpret drawings and routings to determine requirements such as size of material, type of material and the quantity to be made.
  3. Involves setting stops, adjusting maintain setups to make quality parts.
  4. Parts should be checked on previous operations during present operation, such as burrs, missing holes, or any other defects.
  5. Routing packets should be filled out completely, with the inspection checklist completed and included.
  6. The move ticket needs to be filled out and attached to load.
  7. Required to report hours and production quantities in the applicable system.
  8. Use the safest procedure for handling and stacking material and moving the material with a cart, hand truck or forklift as necessary.
  9. Perform quality inspections and tracking of material utilizing appropriate measuring instruments and tools.
  10. Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to.
  11. Comply with all health and safety procedures.
  12. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:

  1. 2+ years’ experience in machine operation, set up, mechanical position within a manufacturing environment preferred. High level of mechanical aptitude required.
  2. Understanding of quality requirement and of ISO 9001:2015 procedures.
  3. Experience working with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts preferred.
  4. Knowledge of department procedures and applicable system transactions.
  5. Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
  6. Knowledge of company policies, shops, and safety rules.
  7. Knowledge of the care and use of inspection devices and tools.
  8. Perform basic shop floor mathematics.
  9. Exceptional attention to detail.
  10. Strong motivation, high energy, and ability to work independently or with a team.
  11. As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

 

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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