Cut To Length - Line Operator (3:00pm - 11:00pm)

Central Steel & Wire is a leading distributor and processor of metals in North America. Headquartered in Chicago, we operate service centers in cities across the United States. Central Steel offers an unparalleled range of products, leading processing and fabricating capabilities, a broad geographic reach, and an established commitment to superior service.

Job Summary
In this position, the Line Operator position plays a key role in the organization’s efficient operation ensuring that goals are met surrounding safety, productivity, quality, and on-time delivery providing a great customer experience.

 Role and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates various production processing lines including Temper Mill/Cut To Length Line, Automatic Packaging Line, Plasma Cutter, Laser Cutting Line and Press Brake Forming Line in a team environment setting.
• Operates manual shear for sample testing.
• Produces quality products to customer specifications.
• Identifies non-conforming materials.
• Maintains daily production KPI goals.
• Performs data entry for processed fulfilled orders.
• Operates Forklifts, Electric Overhead Cranes and Warehouse Tractor.
• Maintains housekeeping in work area.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Able to read a tape measure down to a 1/32^nd of an inch.
• Able to use and read micrometers and calipers.
• 3-5 years or more experience in cut to length line setting preferred.
• Steel industry background preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Experience with mobile equipment preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.