American Steel and Aluminum (ASA), a leading metals supplier and fabricator dating back to 1806, has always prided itself in delivering world-class products to our extensive customer base through a focus on innovation, quality, and integrity.
Our mission has and always will be, to ensure ASA continues to be an industry leader with unmatched quality, customer service second to none, and a workforce that is inclusive and dynamic.
With customers that span across a multitude of industries – defense, robotics, automotive, industrial, and more – our organization requires a team just as diverse to continue meeting the needs of our customer base.
For ASA, it’s not just about attracting top talent; rather our emphasis on championing continual employee development, providing challenging and rewarding assignments, and leveraging a collaborative team culture is what separates us from our competition.
While we have a rich history that is almost 220 years old, we welcome you to join our growing organization and help usher in the next generation of Team ASA.
Why Join Our Team?
- Transparent & Rewarding Culture!
- Competitive Pay!
- Advancement Opportunities!
- Paid Time Off – Vacation, Personal, Sick, Maternity/Paternity/Family, Bereavement, and Holidays!
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield!
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans!
- Traditional & Roth 401(k) With Company Match!
- Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance!
- Employee Assistance Program!
- Tuition & Ongoing Development Reimbursement!
- Community Outreach/Volunteer Events!
- Pet Insurance!
- Employee Perks/Discounts on Vacations, Events, & More!
Position Summary
A Machine Operator’s primary duties include, but are not limited to, setting up and operating of the plasma and oxy-cutting machines and completing some secondary operations most productively and efficiently as possible. It is the Operator’s responsibility to maintain and ensure the quality of the products produced consistently meets the highest level of quality and the customer’s requirements. The Machine Operator may also be responsible for material handling, packaging, machine maintenance, and general machine/shop cleaning.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Foster a culture of safety awareness and safety prioritization.
- Ensure that quality standards are met, and champion quality ownership of the work center.
- Follow all company rules, policies, and procedures; communicate issues or concerns with division management and/or Corporate.
- Set up 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 before 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.
Experience and Certifications
- Experience operating plasma, oxy, or other metal-cutting equipment.
- Experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred.
- Forklift/Overhead Crane Certified preferred.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
- Effective communication skills.
- Ambitious self-starter, technically sound, and results driven.
- Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance (mechanical aptitude).
- Ability to apply mathematical skills and techniques to solve production problems.
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
EDUCATION
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (such as a GED).
- Technical/Vocational Training is highly preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Employee safety is a top priority at ASA and assigned workload may involve handling heavy machinery, tools, and materials and as such we like to be clear and transparent about the physical requirements to perform this role safely.
EEO STATEMENT
American Steel and Aluminum LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Steel and Aluminum LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
American Steel and Aluminum LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of American Steel and Aluminum LLC’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Job Type: Full-time
$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person