Pack Skid Shop Operator - 1st Shift

Combined Metals is a premier North American processor and specialty strip and wire distributor built through 50 years of growth and acquisition. Combined Metals is North America's largest independent processor and distributor of specialty strips and wire. Combined Metals has nine service centers supporting over 3,000 customers in the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Medical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Electrification, Automotive, and Consumer industries. Decades of quality and reliability have made Combined Metals™ a chosen source in performance applications. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible always for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area. Always support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures.
• Prepare metal coils by loading skids and packaging according to customer orders.
• Assist manufacturing with preparing and inspecting bulk products. Reporting and removing defects as needed (i.e. deformed, discolored, misshaped, etc.)
• Working quickly and effectively to move products from processing to shipping.
• Visually inspect the strip for proper quality.
• Proper communication protocol with all manufacturing, quality, and other operations staff to communicate and escalate product or equipment issues as needed.
• Equipment operation to include, but not limited to heavy machinery and forklift, along with general tools such as wrenches, tape measure, and hammers. 
• Participate in training and certification programs as needed.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment by removing scrap and other waste, checking machines, and identifying potential hazards.
• Train new operators, if necessary.
• Properly use a micrometer.
• Cut samples for quality control.
• Assist supervisor/manager and other operators as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass the company mechanical test.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Sufficient ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Understanding of production procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear).