CNC Plasma Operator - 1st Shift - Metals USA
Waggaman, LA 70094
About the Job
CNC Plasma Operator - 1st shift
Metals USA has an immediate opening for a CNC Plasma Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The CNC Plasma Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.
Hourly rate strating at $18.00 depending on experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Positions work pieces for processing
* Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing
* Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement
* Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
* Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools
* Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments
* Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
* Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane
* Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts
* May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader
* May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
* May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping
* Restocks material
* Completes work order paperwork/documentation
Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
* High school diploma or GED
* Minimum 18 years of age
* Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals)
* Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer
* Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
* Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
* Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder
* Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
* Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
* Must be organized with attention to detail
* Must pass pre employment drug screening
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Source : Metals USA