Job Description

Laser Operator Helper - 1st Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Laser Operator Helper- 1st shift in the Oakwood, GA location. The Laser Operator regularly performs routine to moderately advanced production activities requiring demonstrated skill and competency in production processes and machine operation acquired through an apprenticeship and/or considerable training.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Positions work pieces for processing, operating a single point machine to process work pieces by cutting, sawing and grinding.
• Uses gauges, calipers indicators or rulers for measurement.
• Programs machine from standard drawing file.
• Operates overhead crane.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, tool requirements, dimensions and tolerances by reviewing blueprints, orders, or other written specifications.
• Installs and aligns specified blades, and fixtures using gauges, templates, feelers, shims or hand tools.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies or work pieces.
• Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a saw operator

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
• Ability to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals
• Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
• Math skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (loading design to be burned)
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a machine operator
• Knowledge of matching procedures
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator preferred
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Valid OSHA forklift certification preferred
• Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

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