Metals USA

CNC Plasma Operator - 1st Shift


Pay$18.00 / hour
LocationWaggaman/Louisiana
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: PSE3734

      Description

      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.

      Qualifications

      • 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
  • About the company

      Metals USA is a leading provider of value-added processed carbon steel as well as the sole supplier of the SMARTBEAM.