Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Laser Operator Trainee -- 3rd Shift in the Tulsa, OK facility. The Laser Trainee 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.

• Chooses correct material for the burning job according to work order.
• Sets up machine track, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates.
• Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines)
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares or rulers for measurement.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, burning tips, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
• Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set depth and feed rates.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling to be processed including operation of overhead crane.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Restocks material.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping.

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.

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 or metatarsal 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.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts