Press Shear Operator

Metalex LLC. is a growing steel service center that has been in business for almost 60 years. Metalex is looking to hire a Press Shear Operator to join our dynamic team! Successful candidates will have ideally worked in the steel industry (but not required) and have a solid level of experience with the types of specialized products and services produced by steel service centers.

We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate that is eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced environment. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers by providing a high level of service, value‑add opportunities, and professionalism in all interactions, allowing us to become a valued member of their supply chain and production teams.

• Perform set up, safety inspection and machine operations as required in a safe manner.
• Read and interpret drawings and routings to determine requirements such as size of material, type of material and the quantity to be made.
• Involves making adjustments to setups to make quality parts.
• Parts should be checked for defects (burrs, missing holes, cracks, etc.) from previous operations during present operation.
• Required to report hours and production quantities in the applicable system.
• Use the safest procedure for handling, stacking and moving the material with a cart, hand truck or forklift as necessary.
• Perform hourly and first piece quality inspections and tracking of material utilizing appropriate measuring instruments and tools.
• Adherence to standard operating procedures.
• The move ticket filled out complete and attached to the load.
• Comply with all health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to basic housekeeping of work area; i.e., wood, scrap metal, garbage, liquid spills.
• Required to train other employees.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Assistant.

• 1+ years’ experience in machine operation, set up, mechanical position within a manufacturing environment preferred. High level of mechanical aptitude required.
• Understanding of quality requirement and of ISO 9001:2015 procedures.
• Knowledge of labor cards, routing and move tickets.
• Experience working with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts preferred.
  
  Knowledge of department procedures and applicable system transactions.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of company policies and safety rules.
• Verbal and written communication in English.
• Knowledge on the care and use of inspection devices / tools.
• Basic math skills.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Strong motivation, high energy, and ability to work independently or with a team.
• As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).

Metalex is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.