Job Openings Machine Operators

About the job Machine Operators

Mesh, Welder, Slitter Machine Operator. - Manufacturing Plant 

Manufacturer of bar grating for a variety of industries seeking EVG machine operators.  

Primary Responsibilities:

  1. Set up, load and operate designated EVG machine (relates to heavy mesh machine welder) (Similar: Slitter, Serrator machines) welding line to product welded steel grating to specifications. 
  2. Start machinery, adjust as necessary to improve overall performance while minimizing scrap output. 
  3. Key data on control panel to inserts tape for desired lengths of grating from shear and out of welders. 
  4. Maintain proper heat, pressure and weld cycle settings for material run to assure a quality product. 
  5. Operates welding line with helpers, observing all function for proper operation and sequencing. 
  6. Quality checks, physical check of welds with pry bar, squareness of cross bar, spacing a part size. 
  7. Complete general fabrication tasks such as welding, plasma cutting, use of a torch, fitting, spot welding, and reading blueprints as needed. 
  8. Clean machinery and maintain clean work environment to include upkeep of work area, tool drawers, workstations, and footprint layouts. 

Qualifications:

  • 1. High school diploma / GED 
  • 2. Vocational school courses in mathematics and geometry, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, metalworking, drafting and quality and safety practices are highly recommended.
  • 3. 1- years related industrial experience.
  • Basic computer skills - understanding of computer software with ability to navigate.
  • Math Skills: knowledge of hydraulics, experience in making mechanical adjustments to equipment: experience reading and interpreting gauges and dials. 

Tools & Equipment:

General hand tools used to assist in setup to include wrenches, screwdrivers, grinders, roller tables, jib cranes, overhead cranes, forklifts, welding, plasma cutting, and digital measurement devices.