Machine Operator (Burn Table, Press Break, Beamcut)

Machine Operator Job Highlights

Company Profile

Colonna’s Shipyard is a diversified industrial company, with multiple divisions and affiliates delivering the highest quality ship repair, machining, and steel fabrication services to both the commercial and government markets.

Steel America (a division of Colonna’s Shipyard) is a custom steel fabrication shop and large-scale machining service provider with complex mechanical and electrical capabilities.

Job Profile

The company (Steel America) is searching for a Machinery Operator to join its team for the Fabrication Department.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Possess 2 to 3 years of experience on one or more of the following burning tables, plate rollers, press brakes, and beam-cutter.
• Previous experience operating Plate Burning Machines (Plasma or Oxy-Fuel), beam cutters, press brakes, and plate rollers in a steel service center or fabrication environment.
• Prior experience with CNC/CAD programming, making cut files, and nesting parts.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to read and understand work orders and fill them out correctly.
• Bend, form, cut parts, and inspect blueprints.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Effectively use all tools associated with performing duties including reading tape measures, calipers, etc.
• Enter proper program into a computer for machine specifications.
• Input necessary data for operation and material optimization.
• Inspect and measure work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes to ensure the quality of parts.
• Load/unloads material from the machine.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain specifications by observing, and cutting, including; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Must be able to select correct burning tips or gasses and pressure to complete the job effectively.
• Operation of all equipment needed in the workstation such as overhead and wall cranes, hand torches, etc.
• Operation of CNC/programmable machines in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation of non-computerized track burning machine in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation of plasma or flame-cutting torches when required.
• Provide factual and timely information on all aspects and status of assigned jobs.
• Read work instructions to determine the material to pull for a job and locate the particular material in the warehouse.
• Select and set up tooling.
• Set up, operate, and maintain one or more of the following: burning machine, beam cutter, press brake, and plate roller.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as designed.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to tactfully deal with customers, coworkers, and vendors as necessary.
• Able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends
• Must be a steady, reliable worker
• Must be able to read blueprints or drawings.
• Requires auditory acuity capable of hearing a forklift backup alarm, moving vehicle horns, or other safety alarms and warning signals.
• Requires basic levels of mathematical, reading, writing, and communication skills necessary to successfully accomplish the job description, skills, and ability requirements as outlined above.
• Requires visual acuity necessary and appropriate to perform all job duties and requirements as listed.

Benefits/Perks

• 401K, company match
• Annual performance evaluations
• Free and close proximity parking
• Legal Services
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site Human Resources
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee perks/gifts and more

Employer’s Statement

Colonna’s Shipyard and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.