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About Us Sunward Steel Buildings is a family-owned, American manufacturer, that has been in business for over 50 years. We sell, engineer, and manufacture custom metal buildings, including industrial ...

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How much do sunward steel jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for sunward steel in the United States is $23.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $33.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sunward Steel vs Steel Fabricator?

AspectSunward SteelSteel Fabricator
CertificationsWelding certifications, OSHA safety trainingWelding certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, manufacturing plantsManufacturing facilities, construction sites
Industry UsageSteel erection, structural steel projectsSteel production, structural fabrication
Job FocusAssembling and installing steel structuresCutting, welding, and fabricating steel components

Sunward Steel and Steel Fabricator roles share similar certifications and work environments, but Sunward Steel typically focuses on steel erection and installation on-site, while Steel Fabricators concentrate on manufacturing and fabricating steel components in factories. Both roles are essential in the steel industry, often overlapping in skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Sunward Steel job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Part Time, 14% Contract, and 14% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,538 per year, or $23.8 per hour.
Machine Operator (65715)

$17 - $25/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

About Us

Sunward Steel Buildings is a family-owned, American manufacturer, that has been in business for over 50 years. We sell, engineer, and manufacture custom metal buildings, including industrial and manufacturing facilities, barns, arenas, fitness facilities, agricultural buildings, shops, aircraft hangars, residential barndominums, self-storage facilities, and much more! We deliver these buildings to every state in the U.S. as well as Canada. We exist to fulfill our customers' dreams and goals. We are different from other steel building companies because we partner with our customers to provide a needs-based solution. At Sunward Steel we are building a growing, sustainable company.

About the Role

A Machine Operator is a resilient and team-minded individual responsible for installing, maintaining, and operating various types of machinery to ensure optimal performance and product quality. Key duties and responsibilities include:

  • Setting up and calibrating manufacturing equipment.
  • Operating machine equipment to complete production tasks efficiently.
  • Conducting quality checks to ensure parts or materials meet required standards.
  • Evaluating machine efficiency and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Adhering to all safety rules, best practices, and company standards.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

Basic Qualifications

  • Understanding of basic math including fractions.
  • Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
  • Proficiency with tape measures.
  • Experience in setting up and operating machinery used in manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Forklift certification.
  • Overhead crane experience.
  • Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
  • Proficiency with hand tools.

Physical Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and stability required for precision work.
  • Close-range vision for detailed work.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
  • Capacity to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

EEOC Statement

Sunward Steel and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunward Steel and its affiliates are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.