Welding CNC Machine Operator

Welding CNC Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Metals USA -- has an opening for a Welding CNC Machine Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Welding CNC 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 processing.

• Operates automated welding and other machinery.

• 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.

• Performs other related duties as requested.

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.