Steel Processing Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Doral Corporation is a full-service Industrial Contractor supporting the Manufacturing, Industrial, Food & Beverage and Material Handling markets to name a few. We are a third-generation, family-owned and operated company delivering unbeatable service with reliable equipment, rapid response time and over 50 years of experience.

Compensation: $20.75 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (Company currently pays 100% medical premiums for employees!)
• Basic life / AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Health & dependent care FSA
• Pet insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Annual company picnic
• Seven (7) paid holidays

Summary

Under the supervision of the shop foreman, the Steel Processing Equipment Operator cuts multiple different types of plate, sheet, structural shapes, other materials on multiple different pieces of processing equipment. The operator may have to load, program, operate, maintain, unload, as well as general troubleshooting tasks for all the equipment types. Equipment operation can be, and not limited to: a CNC plasma table, robotic plasma structural processing machine, structural tube laser, fiber plate/sheet laser(multiple), water jet, saw, etc. The individual in this task should be able to understand general blue prints/files to verify part quantity and quality, to print. This person should have experience in equipment operation- specifically metal processing equipment. Experience with crane/forklift loading/unloading is strongly encouraged.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Loads files from network file locations and initiate at machine.

2. Operates multiple machines and learns unique machine operations quickly.

3. Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance on laser and plasma tables.

4. Positions work piece onto table or into fixture or with jib or crane.

5. Selects carbon or metal-coated carbon electrode, gas nozzle, electric current, and gas pressure, according to thickness and type of metal, data on charts, or record of previous runs.

6. Inserts electrode and gas nozzle into holder and connects hose from the holder to compressed gas supply.

7. Turns knobs to select amperage.

8. Turns lever to adjust jet of gas to blow away molten metal.

9. Strikes arc and guides electrode along lines to cut (melt) through metal.

10. Cuts off chips or spurs and burns out cracks and holes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma. Experience in working with/running laser and plasma tables for steel sheet and plate processing, and forklift operating experience is required. Previous welding experience is preferred.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Qualifications

Ability to operate various applicable software(s) utilized by the organization to perform duties of the position.

Physical Demands

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, talk or hear, taste or smell, and use foot/feet to operate machine. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Doral Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.