Steel Fabrication Machine Operator

Do you have experience in structural steel rolling and bending, and welcome a new challenge where you’re entrusted with responsibility in a strong team environment? Steel Jaw Fabricators is a fabricator of structural and miscellaneous steel, supplying high-quality fabricated metal parts to customers across a broad segment of industries. We need a machine operator who is able to work independently, yet willing to help fellow team members as needed to ensure our customers receive the highest-quality products. We offer the best wages, culture and benefits in our industry. Starting pay is based on experience.

Our Machine Operators Sets-up and operates several metal fabrication machines including brake press, rolls, plasma table and CNC machine. Generally close tolerance work where dimensional and finish requirements are not difficult to maintain due to nature of tooling and machine setups. Requires a fundamental knowledge of machine shop operations.

Responsibilities:

- Set up and operate plate and structural steel rolling machine

- Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements

- Meet standard labor and quality requirements in work performance

- Operate hand and power tools

- Measure raw material and completed parts to ensure accuracy

- Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from work piece

- Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces

- Correctly bands and marks identification on jobs.

- Interpret and maintain basic production and quality documents

- Maintain a safe and clean work environment

- Actively engage in group and company meetings

- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Ability to succeed in fast-paced work environment

- Experience operating metal bending and fabrication equipment is preferred

- Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings

- Experience in operating overhead crane

- Stable work history and record of attendance

- Open-minded, with strong commitment to team culture

- Total commitment to quality and safety

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Willingness to follow company policies and procedures

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

- Metal fabrication: 1 year (Required)

- Plasma cutting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Beebe, AR 72012 (Required)

Work Location: In person