Shear Operator

Shear Operator

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc

United States, York, Lancaster

Jun 17, 2025

Job Description

Shear Operator

Salary Range:

$22.74 - $22.74

Salary Max:

22.74 USD

Req Id:

1041

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Job Shift:

1st

Brand:

Ryerson

Job Location:

Lancaster

Posting Start Date:

5/5/25

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Shear Operator at Ryerson, you will be responsible for cutting and processing metal.

Roles and Responsibilities

Using a shear machine to cut & process metal

Pulling and staging feedstock for production orders

Finishing and inspecting product to meet customer expectations

Final packaging of material per customer specification

Work order confirmation on computer

Operating an overhead crane to move material as needed

Operating a forklift or side loader to move material as needed

All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

Metals warehouse experience with knowledge of structural steel preferred

Forklift/side-loader experience

Must be able to safely operate cranes with minimal supervision

Must be able to accurately use standard measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, and caliper) as well as pneumatic hand tools.

Ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision and hearing, as well as mobility and lifting requirements

Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Salary: $22.74 per hour. A starting salary higher than $22.74 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier