Advanced Steel Technology is looking for an experienced Beveling Maching Operator. This position will need to be available to work 1st and/or 2nd shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up, adjusts and operates computer controlled beveling machine to cut bevel edge to plate steel components according to design specifications and company quality standards.
• Performs finish grinding to beveled cuts to ensure component edges are smooth and dimensions are within close tolerances.
• Follows production schedule, supervisory instruction and previous shift operations to determine production requirements
• Performs safety check of overhead cranes and machine operations prior to use and maintains related logs and documentation
• Selects blue prints and related documents for parts to be processed
• Follows all required quality and safety checks.
• Transports and positions parts using magnetic crane and forklift truck
• Maintains good housekeeping standards in assigned area
• Performs all duties while following established safety procedures and guidelines using assigned safety equipment and personal protective gear
• Performing additional duties as required and instructed by authorized supervisor(s)

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND/OR MACHINERY USED

• Basic shop and hand tools / equipment such as wrenches and hand grinders
• Large overhead cranes and lifts (magnetic) and forklift trucks
• Basic and precision measuring instruments such as angle gauge, scale, compass, 150mm ruler, scribe, tape measure, square, calipers, etc.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL ABILITIES & DEMANDS

• Must have visual acuity and better than average manual dexterity & hand/eye/foot coordination in order to operate both hand and foot levers simultaneously
• Must be able to work closely with others in a team environment and independently on their own both without constant direct supervision.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs without special equipment
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate machines, tools, controls or objects. Frequent reaching with hands and arms, Frequent bending and stretching to move, handle and/or lift heavy parts
• The ability to stand for entire shifts (sometimes more than 12 hours) and operate machines using repetitive motions and procedures. The ability to travel throughout the plant to different work areas sometimes over uneven terrain.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and wear proper protective equipment
• Ability to meet production and productivity standards with or without reasonable accommodation(s)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General manufacturing plant.
• Workers are regularly exposed to heavy machinery, equipment, tools and advanced machinery environments consisting of large/heavy moving objects and parts that may be of extreme hot/cold temperatures.
• Exposure to constant loud noise levels (hearing protection is provided).
• Constant exposure to dust and small metal particulates.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED.
• Acceptable Work Keys efficiency scores
• Acceptable training completion scores for Blue Print reading
• Prior manufacturing experience. Basic shop math (including metric measurement system), skilled use of basic hand tools.