Job Category: Hourly
Report To: Processing Department
Department/Group: Processing Department
Position type: Full Time
Shift: 1st (Monday – Friday 6:30am- 4:00pm)
Travel Required: N/A

ROLE AND RESPONSILBILITIES

The Operator’s responsibilities include, but may not be limited to,

  • Receive daily directions from office personnel and shop supervision regarding priorities, production schedules, and work assignments.
  • Review and work from written job instructions, shop drawings, material lists, and CNC job programs to process materials required for fabrication projects.
  • Identify and select the correct structural steel materials, including beams, channels, angles, tubes, pipe, flat bar, and plate, ensuring materials meet job specifications.
  • Set up, organize, and maintain tooling required for drilling, punching, cutting, shearing, and plasma processing operations. Select appropriate tooling and equipment based on job requirements.
  • Operate Beamline, Angeline, PythonX, and other CNC processing equipment while utilizing basic computer skills to load, monitor, and verify machine programs.
  • Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move raw materials from storage areas to processing equipment and stage completed materials for fabrication.
  • Organize and track processed materials to ensure production schedules are met and all work is accurately accounted for.
  • Mark and identify processed materials with appropriate part numbers, job numbers, and other required information to assist fabrication personnel and customers.
  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and preventative maintenance on department equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report maintenance concerns requiring additional support.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
  • Adjust work schedules and overtime hours as necessary to meet production demands and customer delivery requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with department personnel, fabrication teams, and supervision to maximize productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Ensure all materials are processed accurately and meet quality standards before release to fabrication or shipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of structural steel products and material identification.
  • Experience with CNC processing equipment preferred.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic equipment maintenance knowledge.
  • Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, material lists, and work instructions.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining individual accountability for assigned work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling, Stooping (Frequently)
  • Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
  • Temperatures (Occasionally)

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • May require overtime with little notice before or after normal work hours or weekends.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested employees should complete an Internal Job Bid Form and submit it to Human Resources by the posting deadline. For full job details, please contact HR to review the complete job description.

HR Office: (419) 426-4816 x245

TEXT: 567-522-0527 (TeamEngine)

This posting follows the Swanton Welding Internal Bid Process Policy (effective 2025).