DIS-TRAN Steel
Equipment and Machine Operating
MachineOperator
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“Machine Operator at DIS-TRAN Steel. Skills: Machine Operator, CNC machinery, steel plant operations. Operates CNC machines. Measures dimensions of finished steel structures to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure conformance to specifications
Industry & Context.
Decision Quality; Manages Ambiguity
Must complete on-site training and demonstrate safe operation of machinery
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to read and interpret typed reports and schedules required, Ability to interpret blueprints required, Ability to read a tape measure required, Basic math aptitude required, Must complete on-site training and demonstrate safe operation of machinery
Nice to Have
Certifications or prior experience using moving machinery, such as cranes, preferred
What You'll Do.
Operates CNC machines
Measures dimensions of finished steel structures to ensure conformance to specifications
using precision measuring instruments
and workpieces on machines
using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
Listens to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems
Adjusts machine feed and speed
or adjust machine controls
Stops machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling
or workpiece placement
according to required machining sequences
Lifts workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes
Modifies cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and saves modified programs
Inserts control instructions into machine control units to start operation
perform daily preventative maintenance on machines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborates
Communication Scope
Communicates Effectively
Full Job Description
## Description Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel! Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done. DIS-TRAN Steel, located in Eunice, LA, is looking for experienced Machine Operators to join our team. The Machine Operator must be capable of operating machines in a steel plant. This individual must possess the ability to read a tape measure; must possess basic math aptitude. The Machine Operator will safely operate CNC machinery (drill, saw, etc.). This individual will perform daily preventative maintenance on machines. ## COMPETENCIES Customer Focus Decision Quality Business Insight Drives Results Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Instills Trust Manages Ambiguity ## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operates CNC machines. Measures dimensions of finished steel structures to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures. Mounts, installs, aligns, and secures tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Listens to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems. Adjusts machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls. Stops machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences. Lifts workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes. Modifies cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and saves modified programs. Inserts control instructions into machine control units to start operation. ## REQUIREMENTS FOR MACHINE OPERATOR High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read an
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