Shear​/Break Operator

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Shear/Break Operator to join our team. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining shearing machines to cut metal sheets or other materials according to specifications.

• Follow Triple-S safe methods of work at all times and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions.
• Operate and maintain shearing machine to cut materials according to blueprints or work orders.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to determine cutting requirements.
• Maintain and safely operate tools and equipment as assigned, including but not limited to tape measure, caliper, hammer, pallet trucks, banding machine, micrometer, beam hook, plate lifting clamps, forklift, shear, overhead crane and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform routine checks on equipment and notify supervisor of any damages or concerns.
• Use of handheld mobile devices and computer entries of work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The ability to safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop a good working knowledge of product and inventory control techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Demonstrate strong customer relations skills.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  
  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions:
  
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas.
  
  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.
• Disclaimer:
  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.