Lead Manual Machine Operator

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.