Welding Machine Operator

Welding Machine Operator Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Welding Machine Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Welding Machine 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. Duties and Responsibilities: + Positions work pieces for processing + Experience using an automated system + 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 + Performs other related duties as assigned or requested Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth. Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse. + High School Graduate or GED + Minimum 18 years of age + Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, CAD blueprints, and policy manuals) + Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer or ability to learn additional measuring mechanisms + 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 + Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.