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Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Metals USA
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2025

About the role

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Metals USA has an opening for a Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in the Mobile, AL facility. The Machine Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Positions work pieces for processing
  • Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing.
  • Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement.
  • Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
  • Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools.
  • Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments.
  • Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
  • Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane.
  • Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts.
  • May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader.
  • May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
  • May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
  • Restocks material.
  • Completes work order paperwork/documentation.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems, tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer.
  • Mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
  • Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator.
  • Proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder.
  • Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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