Machine Operator

Company: Waukegan Steel
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Waukegan Steel is a structural steel fabricator serving the greater Chicagoland area. Our team has worked on various projects throughout the city including, Soldier Field, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Northwestern Welsh-Ryan Arena, Washington/Wabash CTA Platform, Ravinia Festival, and Lincoln Park Zoo.
Our steel fabrication facility is growing fast, and we are excited to be adding to our production teams!

Waukegan Steel offers the following:

• Competitive wages including shift differential
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Annual wage increases
• No manufacturing experience required. Train on the job with experienced team members.
• Production bonus opportunitiesJob Duties
  
  • Comply with all plant safety rules and guidelines
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Load/Unload material from various machines while using overhead cranes
  • Operate various structural steel fabrication machinery, including but not limited to
  • Peddinghaus Angle Lines
  • Peddinghaus Drill Lines/Band Saws
  • CNC Plasma Tables
  • Ironworkers
  • Brake Presses
  • Troubleshooting machines
  • Read a Tape Measure
  • Ability to identify material shapes, lengths, and heat numbers.
  • Read cut lists or job reports to determine what needs to be completed.
  • Observe machine operation to detect material defects or machine malfunctions
  • Maintain all production and quality related reporting
  • Responsible for the overall quality of the material and productivity of the lineJob Requirements
    
    • High school diploma or GED is necessary
    • 1-3 years in manufacturing industry is preferred. If applicants do not have manufacturing experience, on-the-job training will be offered.
    • Previous machine operation, material handling, production or other warehouse related experience is mandatory.
    • Basic math, measurement, computer skills, and ability to follow directions.
    • NMP employees must be able to repeatedly lift up to 10lbs and occasionally lift up to 30lbs as needed.
    • Ability to follow all safety and health regulationsWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Keywords: Waukegan Steel, Waukegan , Machine Operator, Other , Waukegan, Illinois