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Welding Machine Operator

Metals USA

Waggaman, LA

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Waggaman, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Welding Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

 

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 welding

  • Experience using an automated system preferred

  • 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

  • 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

  • May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader

  • May restock 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 diploma or GED

  • Minimum 18 years of age

  • Minimum of one year welding experience

  • Must pass a welding test

  • 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.



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