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Metals USA - Plates & Shapes

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Machine Operator - Tube Laser - 2nd Shift

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$25.50 - $30.75/hr

Machine Operator - Laser - 2nd Shift Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator ... engineering services. Metals service centers stock finished and unfinished products, and process ...

Mid South Steel

2nd Shift Machine Operator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

You will work closely with engineers and project managers to understand specifications and ... Shift is M-Th 3:15pm to 1:30am with mandatory overtime if assigned on Friday and Saturday.

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Second Shift Engineers often encounter challenges such as responding to unexpected equipment breakdowns with limited onsite resources, adapting quickly to new problems, and sometimes working with a smaller team compared to day shifts. It's common to have more autonomy, which requires strong decision-making skills and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure. To prepare for these challenges, it's helpful to develop expertise with troubleshooting tools, familiarize yourself with facility layouts and key equipment, and build effective communication with both on-site colleagues and day-shift teams for smooth handovers. This role also offers a valuable opportunity to demonstrate leadership and technical skills, which can be beneficial for future advancement into supervisory or specialist positions.

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A Second Shift Engineer is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting systems, equipment, and infrastructure during the second shift, typically in the afternoon to late evening. They ensure smooth operations, perform preventive maintenance, and address technical issues that arise. This role is common in manufacturing, facilities management, and technology sectors where round-the-clock operations are necessary.

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Machine Operator - Tube Laser - 2nd Shift

Metals USA - Plates & Shapes

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$25.50 - $30.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Machine Operator - Laser - 2nd Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Machine Operator - Laser - 2nd shift in the Oakwood, Georgia location. The Machine Operator - Laser - 2nd shift regularly performs routine to moderately advanced production activities requiring demonstrated skill and competency in production processes and machine operation acquired through an apprenticeship and/or considerable training.

Relocation assistance and $4 shift differential

Requirements

  • Minimum one (1) year experience operating CNC or manual machines
  • Experience operating a Tube Laser machine required
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Ability to read blueprints, safety and policy manuals
  • Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
  • Arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
  • Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
  • Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Working Conditions
Employee will work in an open warehouse the majority (98%) of the time and will be exposed to some or all of the following working conditions: extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes and metallic particles. Employee will be exposed to the hazards of working with heavy machinery. Employee is required to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and steel-toed safety boots. The Company furnishes initial hard hat, gloves and safety glasses.

Physical Requirements
In a typical workday, employee is standing, walking, seeing, hearing, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, lifting work pieces weighing up to forty (40) lbs. manually or by crane to work area and positioning it for processing the orders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Positions work pieces for processing, operating a single point machine to process work pieces using a tube laser.
  • Uses gauges, calipers indicators or rulers for measurement.
  • Programs machine from standard drawing file.
  • Operates overhead crane.
  • Determines processing specifications such as materials, tool requirements, dimensions and tolerances by reviewing blueprints, orders, or other written specifications.
  • Installs and aligns specified blades, and fixtures using gauges, templates, feelers, shims or hand tools.
  • Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
  • Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates.
  • Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Machine Operator - Laser.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without 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.

Company Description

Our national network of industry leading metal service centers provides our customer-partners with quality processed carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, red metals, and manufactured metal components and expert engineering services. Metals service centers stock finished and unfinished products, and process those products to customer specifications, including custom lengths, widths, shapes and surface characteristics. We use specialized equipment to process the metals to meet the exact needs of our customers, and we deliver those products on time and done right.

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