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Cut to Length Operator

Klöckner & Co SE
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

Job Summary

The Cut to Length Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending machines to cut metal products according to customer specifications. This role involves verifying the dimensions of completed products, examining them for defects, and ensuring the machinery operates efficiently to meet production goals.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

  • Measure and Verify: Use micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers to ensure products conform to specifications
  • Inspect for Defects: Examine finished products for defects like chipped edges or marred surfaces; sort defective pieces by type
  • Read Work Orders: Interpret production schedules or work orders to determine material specifications, cutting lines, dimensions, and tolerances
  • Operate Machinery: Set up, operate, and tend to the Cut to Length machine
  • Monitor and Record: Start machines, monitor their operations, and document operational data
  • Adjust Machine Settings: Test and adjust machine speeds or actions to match product specifications using gauges and hand tools
  • Maintain Equipment: Clean and lubricate machines regularly
  • Position Products: Align and secure products against fixtures or stops on machine beds
  • Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

  • Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED, with 1-2 years of experience in a production process (preferably in the metals industry).
  • Skills:
    • Proficiency in using measuring devices.
    • Basic computer skills
    • Ability to read and understand work orders
    • Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
    • Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
    • Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

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