Machine Operator

Overview

Job Title
:
Machine Operator/Plasma Operator

Reports to
:
Production Team Lead

Hours
: M-Th 6:00-4:30 Over time as needed

The purpose of this role is to provide an uninterrupted supply of quality webs for the beam welder, stiffeners and clips for the fit-up teams, and loose clips for the loaders. This position reports to the Production Team Lead.

• Contribute to smooth, uninterrupted production by keeping product supplied to the beam welder, fit-up team, and loaders
• Clean and organize the area; 5S knowledge is a plus
• Track IAS material IDs
• Inventory
• Cut and supply accurate and on-time parts
• Accurate/legible labeling of material
• Preventative maintenance
• Safety (Crane operation, Machine guarding, LOTO, Ergonomics, etc.)
• Demands sustained intense focus on details, high consequences for mistakes, and thinking ahead to strategically organize for upcoming parts

• Basic computer skills to transfer files
• Ability to read shop drawings (Run order, ironworker drawings, nest sheets, parts list)
• Operate machinery safely (CNC, Hand plasma, crane)
• Utilize tools effectively (Cutting wheel, tape measure, caliper, etc.)
• Basic maintenance of the machine (coolant, lubricating bars, switching oxygen tanks, and changing consumables)

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR
• 1-2 year previous experience in manufacturing environment

• Lifting, carrying and/or dragging less heavy webs and scrap plates
• Climbing up and down from the table, while maintaining safety protocols such as 3 points of contact
• Using a pry bar to split stacks of plates
• Open bay doors (to eliminate smoke from the plasma) as often as possible leads to extreme heat and cold conditions
• Safely walking on top of uneven surface or wet areas, e.g., the water table
• Regularly handling wet materials

Steel Tech Building Systems markets, designs, manufacturers, and delivers metal buildings. We are a privately held company that rejects a mindset that cares only about the bottom line. Our values drive our decision-making. With long-term, win/win relationships, our employees, dealers, and vendors come before a commission or profit incentive. Knowing that these strong relationships are key to success, it is paramount that our team members are successful and have continuous growth–personally and professionally.

We are all imperfect humans, but we desire continually to be pursuing excellence in values beyond the status quo. Therefore, we intentionally focus on building a strong team culture.

We are headquartered in Monett, MO and are IAS AC472 accredited.

• To be passionate about Steel Tech’s purpose & values
• To work as a team toward specific goals
• To be on time, focused, and ready to work
• To recognize your team members’ achievements
• To engage in healthy conflict
• To choose excellence and not settle for less

• A team-based culture where you feel valued
• Mentors who guide team-members' personal and professional growth
• Recognition for work well done and for achieving goals
• Competitive compensation
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Steel Tech Building Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.