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1st Shift - Machine Operator

McNeilus Steel, Inc.
Morrison, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift - Machine Operator position at McNeilus Steel, Inc.?

1st Shift - Machine Operator | Morrison, TN

McNeilus Steel, Inc. is excited to be currently accepting applications for a new team member to join our company. The tentative schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm but may adjust to production needs.

Nature Of Work

A Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of Plasma Table / CNC Saw / Tube Laser Operator and other machinery. The Operator will adjust, set and measure for the proper length or dimension of desired product. The Operator will also be steel handling throughout their shift.

A Steel Handler is responsible for preparing customer orders for same-day or next-day delivery and placing the orders in the designated staging area. Handlers may also load material on designated outgoing carriers. Handlers manually handle and move freight, stock, and other light materials to and from storage, production areas, staging areas, and delivery vehicles. Handlers operate overhead cranes and forklifts to assist with moving heavy material. Handler may assist in the outside areas as needed, setting-up orders, and emptying scrap/wood tubs. Handlers will load and unload company and non-company trucks.

Working Conditions

A Machine Operator may be required to lift and carry objects weighing 75-100 pounds. Standing or walking comprises 90-95% of a normal workday. The operator generally works eight-hour shifts, though longer shifts may be common. The majority of the shift is spent indoors, but steel handlers may spend some time outdoors as needed.

Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Cut steel sheets or plates to customer specifications or for stocking inventory
  • Must operate crane and forklift skillfully and safely
  • Monitors and makes adjustments accordingly to ensure proper outcome of product
  • Inspect edge cut quality, material, and critical dimensions to assure print tolerances and that the correct customer specifications have been met
  • Prepares material for shipping by tagging, banding and stacking outgoing shipments
  • Performs general maintenance, routine lubrication and daily start up checks
  • Loads prepared material for shipment on company trucks and common carriers
  • Package material for delivery
  • Set up and adjust machines to attain consistent quality and productive operation
  • Identify, verify quantity, and properly tag all work and drop steel
  • Debur parts as needed
  • Load correct material on cutting table and unload, package finish parts and skeletons
  • Receives printed orders, scans, and processes material for shipment
  • Bands and tags material with the appropriate identification information
  • Stages and distributes outgoing material to proper production and staging locations
  • Performs other duties as instructed and assigned
  • Learn, understand, and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety rules, and health policies at all times, working according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and discussed
  • Use all safety devices, equipment, and PPE as directed and provided for protection

Qualifications

  • Messer cutting systems experience preferred
  • BLM Tube Laser experience preferred
  • Overhead crane experience preferred
  • Be able to read and understand the material specifications on order tickets
  • Knowledge of steel products preferred
  • Ability to troubleshoot, work well independently, and as a team
  • Be able to read and decipher measurements using tape measure
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in fluent English

Benefits offered for this job

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
  • 401(K)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Boot Allowance
  • Flexible Spending Account

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