The Shear Operator operates a metal shear to cut and punch metal plates and sheets according to designs and specifications.

• Read and interpret customer designs and specifications.
• Set up and operate metal shear.
• Record and monitor material usage.
• Verify conformance of metal pieces to specifications, measure and inspect work using rules, gauges or templates.
• May operate forklift to move materials to work areas and storage areas.
• Follow all established quality guidelines.
• Follow all established safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to use basic tools such as a tape measure. Qualified candidates should be able to measure down to 1/32nd.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions. Qualified candidates should be able to convert fractions to decimals.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to review designs and drawings (blueprints).
• Strong attention to detail in measurements and design specifics.
• Requires good judgment, and ability to work with others and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Previous work with structural steel and sheet metal.
• Experience operating a forklift is a plus.