Machine Operator

The Nova Steel USA Machine Operator’s primary duties include, but are not limited to, the set up and operation of machines and completing some secondary operations in the most productive and efficient way possible. It is the operator’s responsibility to maintain and ensure the quality of the products produced meet the highest level of quality and the customers’ requirements. The operator will also be responsible for material handling, packaging, machine maintenance, including keeping the machine and your work area clean.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety awareness and safety prioritization.
• Ensure that quality standards are met; champion quality ownership of work center.
• Follow all company rules, policies, and procedures; communicate issues or concerns with division management and/or Corporate.
• Setup and operate plasma / oxy cutting machines, grinders, shot blasters, or other pieces of equipment, as directed by the Production Supervisor and Operations Manager.
• Inspect material prior to processing for damage and / or quality defects.
• Perform visual and measured quality inspections during production to ensure products meet the required specifications.
• Utilize and read the appropriate measuring instruments.
• Pack parts as specified on the Work Order or as communicated by the Production Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Review paperwork for accuracy and confirm that any special requests called out on the Work Order are understood.
• Regularly clean and conduct specified routine maintenance on machines to ensure they are in optimum working condition.
• Keep your immediate work area and other areas of the shop clean and orderly.
• Perform any other tasks or duties as assigned by the division management team.