What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Shear Operator position at UPG?
Founded in 2014 by two successful entrepreneurs, UPG Enterprises LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of 200 trucks, and over 18 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. We take a long-term approach to business and pride ourselves on having a lasting foundation built upon a strong culture, mutual respect, excellent team, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.
Metalex powered by UPG is a growing steel service center that has been in business for almost 60 years. Metalex is looking hire a Press Shear Operator to join our dynamic team! Successful candidates will have ideally worked in the steel industry (but not required) and have a solid level of experience with the types of specialized products and services produced by steel service centers.
We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate that is eager to learn and grow in this fast-paced environment. We strive to build strong relationships with our customers by providing high level of service, value-add opportunities, and professionalism in all interactions, allowing us to become a valued member of their supply chain and production teams.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform set up and machine operations duties as required in a safely manner.
- Read and interpret drawings and routings to determine requirements such as size of material, type of material and the quantity to be made.
- Involves setting stops, adjusting maintain setups to make quality parts.
- Parts should be checked on previous operations during present operation, such as burrs, missing holes, or any other defects.
- Routing packets should be filled out complete with the inspection checklist completed.
- Required to report hours and production quantities in the applicable system.
- Use the safest procedure for handling and stacking material and moving the material with a cart, hand truck or forklift as necessary.
- Perform quality inspections and tracking of material utilizing appropriate measuring instruments and tools.
- Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to
- The move ticket filled out complete and attached to the load.
- Comply with all health and safety procedures.
- Required to train other employees.
- Assume additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Assistant.
Position Requirements:
- 1 years’ experience in machine operation, set up, mechanical position within a manufacturing environment preferred. High level of mechanical aptitude required.
- Understanding of quality requirement and of ISO 9001:2015 procedures.
- Knowledge of labor cards, routing and move tickets.
- Experience working with Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts preferred.
- Knowledge of department procedures and applicable system transactions.
- Able to read and understand blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
- Knowledge of company polices and safety rules.
- Verbal and written communication in English.
- Knowledge on the care and use of inspection devices / tools.
- Basic math skills.
- Exceptional attention to details.
- Strong motivation, high energy, and ability to work independently or with a team.
- As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
