Machine Operator

At McNICHOLS
, you will find challenging work, a supportive team, and abundant opportunities for enrichment and growth. We invite you to search for your next career opportunity at our headquarters in Tampa, Florida, or at one of our 19 Metals Service Centers across America.

Position: Machine Operator

Location: Lenexa, KS

Job : 814

# of Openings: 1

With distribution centers nationwide,
McNICHOLS is the leading and trusted supplier of metal products including perforated, grating, mesh, expanded, and designer metals. Our products are used in applications all around you, helping to shape architectural designs, entertainment venues, and more. Family‑founded and customer obsessed, we have a purpose‑driven team inspired to support our customers in building America.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator/Fabricator to join our team. The Machine Operator/Fabricator is responsible for operating cutting equipment such as large band saws, hydraulic shears, panel saws and cold saws to cut bar grating, sheet metal, sheet wire, fiberglass, and other materials.

All uniforms, steel‑toed boots, welding gear, and safety equipment is provided in a clean, safe work environment. We also offer an excellent training program, skill‑based pay, and great opportunities for career growth.

• Safely operate shop equipment to cut metal materials using hydraulic shears and saws, and other power tools
• Operate forklifts, other lift equipment and/or cranes to move material as required.
• Process material by following instructions on work orders and shop drawings and verify material and work for accuracy
• Properly set up equipment using appropriate feeds and speeds
• Maintain a high attention to safety, quality, and productivity in the fabrication area
• Observe safety procedures, assure self and others safety and report any safety issues
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating shop equipment such as hydraulic shears or similar, large band saws, cold saws, etc.
• Capable of following written instructions and interpret shop drawings.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time and lift material weighing up to 50 pounds
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a production‑oriented environment and perform against established performance standards
• Self‑starter with a willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work overtime as required

At McNICHOLS we reward our team with quarterly incentives, great health and wellness benefits, generous 401k matching, 15 days of PTO, as well as 100% company‑paid life insurance, disability, wellness, and financial health benefits.

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