• Welding Machine Operator

    Metals USA (Westwego, LA)


    Welding Machine Operator

     

    Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Welding Machine Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Welding 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 and Responsibilities:

    + Positions work pieces for processing

    + Experience using an automated system

    + 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

    + Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

     

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

     

    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.

     

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

     

    + High School Graduate or GED

    + Minimum 18 years of age

    + Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, CAD blueprints, and policy manuals)

    + Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer or ability to learn additional measuring mechanisms

    + Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions

    + Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator

    + Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder

    + Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination

    + Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP

    + Must be organized with attention to detail

    + Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.