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Lead Manual Machine Operator

Metals USA
Torrington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025
💰 $50,000/yr($44,000/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

Lead Manual Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Metals USA -- Gregor Technologies Division is seeking a Lead Manual Machine Operator in Torrington, CT. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented aluminum/stainless steel distribution center servicing the defense, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Sets up machine with the proper program, tools and material for specified part.
  • Produces assigned products in accordance with verbal and written instructions.
  • Checks part to ensure accuracy to print.
  • Notifies team leader immediately of any problems when running a part.
  • Completes production paperwork, follows shop system data collection procedures and follows inspection procedures on a daily basis.
  • Performs scheduled maintenance and inspection on equipment per machine specifications
  • Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly and safe manner to include returning tools to designated areas.
  • Notifies management of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions, and or personal injuries.
  • Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of the Manual Machine Operator.
  • Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

  • Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
  • Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements:

  • Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Steel-toed boots
  • Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
  • Protective eyewear
  • Hand protection
  • Arm guards/sleeves
  • Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

  • Working inside of the warehouse
  • Moderate to loud noise levels
  • Vibration
  • Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
  • Day shifts
Qualifications
  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • Ability to comprehend oral and written communication
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, documents and blue prints.
  • Ability to read measuring instruments such as measuring tapes, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and gauges
  • Must be organized with attention to detail
  • Must have mechanical aptitude and math skills
  • Ability to demonstrate professionalism
  • Computer Literacy with computer programming and CAD/CAM

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly range of $22.00 - $ 25.00. Metals USA offer comprehensive benefits program plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a wokplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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