Night shift laser operator at Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. in Omaha, NE

Primary Purpose of this Position:

Fabricate parts for structural fabrication, Service Center, and misc. steel assemblies per cutting lists, shop drawings, and DWS quality requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
• Fabricate material as trained and instructed.
• Fabricate beams, tubes, angle, channel, bar grating, pipe, plate, or rounds according to the dimensions shown on cut lists and shop drawings, AISC code requirements for structural steel, and machine capabilities.
• Make adjustments to machine to ensure accurate dimensions as shown on the shop drawings.
• Identify cut list and shop drawing errors and discrepancies before or during early stages of fabrication.
• Operate forklifts, jib cranes, overhead cranes, conveyors, and transfers in order to move materials.
• Any other duties assigned by management.
• Attend all meetings as required by management.
• Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
• Skill in using auto measurer, tape measure, or 1” rule.
• Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel administered test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
• Ability to interpret, understand and utilize cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
• Ability to use a computer for cut-lists and inventory purposes.
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship; demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry and Drake-Williams Steel adopted hand signals used for crane operations.
• Perform minor mechanical tasks on machine (blade changes, cleaning, etc.)
• Ability to follow inventory procedures.
• Ability to multi-task.

Physical Demands:

• Stand FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
• Walk OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift. The distances walked will range from a distance of a few feet to 60 foot.
• Sit only during the break and lunch periods. Rarely one will be able to sit while cutting material.
• Lift weights up to 20 pounds from floor to chest CONTINUOUSLY, which includes the various tools utilized in the process of performing the usual work duties.
• Lift weights up to 35 pounds from floor to waist FREQUENTLY during the 8 to 12 hour work shift
• Lift weights up to 60 pounds from floor to waist OCCASIONALLY during the work shift. Jib cranes and overhead cranes are available for the employee’s assistance with lifting.
• Carry weights noted above distances ranging from a few feet to 60 foot.
• Climb OCCASIONALLY onto or over the conveyors.
• Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes, depending upon the job.
• Kneel in the commission of job duties OCCASIONALLY, depending upon the job.
• Crawl RARELY up to 10 feet to access tools, materials, etc.
• Reach forward OCCASIONALLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach to full forward extension.
• Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to guide material attached to the cranes and to attach the chains from the crane to the material.
• Push and pull drawers open OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to retrieve tools. Employee will OCCASIONALLY push material attached to a jib crane or overhead crane to properly guide into place. Force varies up to 35 pounds.
• Push material OCCASIONALLY into machine for fabrication. (SHEAR)
• Gross finger dexterity skills required to operate the various tools and equipment utilized in the course of standard job duties. Fine finger dexterity is not required.

Non-Material Handling Demands

• Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steel’s needs.
• Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues
• Visual ability to read and interpret shop drawings. Safety glasses are required in the shop area.
• Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
• Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
• Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Tools Required:

Pencil, Square, Tape Measure, Markers, Ball Peen Hammer, Wire Brushes, 4” Grinder, SledgeHammer, Grab Hooks, Vise Grips, Allen Wrenches, Pry-Bar, C-Clamps, Band Cutters, and Chains.

Machines Utilized:

Saw, Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Pallets, Transfers, Brake, Blaster, Punch, Shear, and Forklifts.

Experience and Education Required:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months of experience in a steel manufacturing environment.

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