Machine Operator

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Machine Operator at Norlen, a Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for forming metal parts and components on a brake press.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set up press brake (if manual) using setup details in controller
• Is trained in the operation of equipment and the precision measuring tools necessary for the inspection of parts produced by each operation
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, fixtures, and cutting tools to be used
• Has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment – evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Basic manufacturing capabilities, includes blueprint reading and experience with measuring tools
• Has the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Can do it attitude, collaborative mindset
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding