Metal Processor

Responsibilities

• Skilled in metal fabrication, able to read shop drawings, and accurately cut compound angles to produce correct parts
• Follow safety procedures while handling heavy materials and operating tools and equipment to prevent injuries
• Move materials, measure, and mark tangents, set up the machine, cycle it, and inspect work visually and with measuring tools to ensure accuracy and meet specifications
• Operate hand-held plasma cutter, metal saw machines, and equipment including but not limited to a band saw and other related tools
• Cut metal parts by guiding the metal in the right direction and through the blades to obtain the correct cut and angle according to sales order, blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions, and other forms of instructions to meet customer specifications
• Troubleshoot processes; stop, adjust, and restart; sharpen and replace worn tools; adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Communicate machinery problems to technicians, report quality issues to supervisors, and maintain production records
• Implement and maintain 5’S practices in work area including in equipment according to company procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is strongly recommended
• Familiarity with basic machine functions
• Able to read and understand production schedules and shop drawings
• Able to understand work directions and safety instructions
• Able to perform shop math calculations and complete paperwork as required
• Able to read and interpret a tape measure to the 32nd of an inch
• Able to read a protractor and understand how to plot an angle from shop drawings
• Able to interpret and distinguish colors, follow factory routers, and operate basic hand-held powered and manual tools

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

This position is based in a plant environment where proper PPE will be required while performing tasks and duties. The position requires walking and standing for prolonged periods. As part of the regular duties of the job, this position requires the use of hands and fingers to handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. This position regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds to shoulder height and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.