Metal Processing Lead

Company: Metal Supermarkets

Location: 5820 Plauche St, Elmwood, LA 70123 (Harahan/Elmwood area)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Mon–Fri)

Compensation: $20.00 to 23.00 / hr + bonus potential (Depending on Experience)

License Requirement: Valid Louisiana Class D Driver’s License Required (or ability to obtain)

• Steady
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full-time, Monday – Friday day shift
• Reliable Income:
  Hourly pay + overtime and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), and paid training.
• Growth Potential:
  Hands-on leadership training in a fast-growing, essential industry.

Looking for a hands-on lead role where your shop skills and leadership matter? Metal Supermarkets New Orleans is hiring a Shop Lead / Lead Machine Operator to run daily shop floor operations, cut metal orders to precision customer specs, and lead a safety-focused shop team.

• Lead Daily Operations:
  Run shift kickoffs, prioritize customer orders, assign shop tasks, and keep production moving safely and efficiently.
• Metal Cutting & Equipment:
  Operate industrial cutting tools (hydraulic shears, cold saws, band saws, forklifts).
• Precision & Quality:
  Measure and inspect custom cuts using tape measures, calipers, and decimals to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Local Deliveries (Backup):
  Drive our local 21' flatbed truck for client deliveries when needed.
• Team Safety & Training:
  Mentor team members on equipment safety and shop best practices.

• 2+ years of experience in machine operation, metal fabrication, carpentry, warehouse leadership, or military logistics/maintenance.
• Ability to accurately read tape measures, fractions, decimals, and calipers.
• Valid Driver’s License (Louisiana Class D Chauffeur license required—we will assist/reimburse you in upgrading if needed).
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs unassisted and stay active on the shop floor.
• Strong communication and a lead-by-example work ethic.