Machine Operator; 2nd Shift - O'Neal Steel​/Lafayette

Machine Operator (2nd Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Lafayette

Job Category:
Warehouse

Requisition Number: MACHI
010598

• Posted:
  December 16, 2025
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range: $20 USD to $33 USD

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O'Neal Steel currently has an opening for a (2nd Shift) Machine Operator at our Lafayette, LA facility.

The Machine operator sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Uses computer-controlled equipment to select, position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.

• Following all safety guidelines and wearing all necessary protective gear.
• Set up and operate a variety of processing equipment; fiber laser, saw, shear,press brake,roller,plasma,etc.
• Operate a wide variety of material handling equipment, forklift, overhead crane, stacker crane, side loader, yard dog, etc.
• Reading, interpreting, and following work instructions and blueprints, specifically 3D prints.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper, and micrometer.
• Convert fractions to decimals and vice versa, add and subtract fractions and decimals.
• Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Must be able to work 2nd Shift (12:00PM - 8:00PM) Monday-Friday. Overtime will be required as needed.

Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

• Potential Monthly Production Bonus
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Work site Wellness Programs
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Tuition and Health club Reimbursement
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 401k

With more than 100 years in business, O’Neal Steel, an O’Neal Industries affiliate, supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, O’Neal Steel has 19 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service.

O’Neal Steel’s industry-leading online platform, PRONTO®, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.

Ability to operate a variety of processing equipment including, but not limited to, saw, shear, press brake, roller, plasma, laser, etc.

Ability to operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, overhead crane, stacker crane, side loader, yard dog, etc.

Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.

Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper, and micrometer.

Ability to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa, add and subtract in fractions and decimals.

Responsible for providing high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

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