About Olympic Steel:
Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.
Job Description
The Machine Operator (Laser, Water Jet & Plasma) safely performs position specific responsibilities in line with Action Stainless & Alloys/Olympic Steel's Core Values to ensure the highest level of productivity and quality while adhering to all relevant company policies and procedures. Is a safety leader at all times by personally observing all safety requirements and ensuring compliance from co-workers and visitors. Supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. Responsible for operating equipment to fulfill customer orders with a high level of accuracy.Additional activities may include movement of work-in-progress material on the production floor, finished goods staging, raw material and finished goods preparation for shipping.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Set-up and operate machines including adjustment and/or replacement of expendable tooling, guides, jigs and fixtures.
• Operate a hem saw, plasma burner and overhead crane.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift and cranes.
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder and bander.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measure, box caliper, slide dial caliper and micrometer.
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
• Provide high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
• Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines.
• Speak, write and comprehend conversational English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Why Work for Olympic Steel:
Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.