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Machine Operator (Sheet Metal - Press Brake & Shears) - Englobal

Gulf Island Shipyards

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Houston, TX
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Description

Main Purpose:

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating various machines and equipment. This position is located in Houston, Texas at our Englobal shop.


Essential Functions:

  • Set up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure proper working order
  • Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the production procedures
  • Maintain and clean machines before and after each shift
  • Feed information akin to speed, shapes and sizes through the machine set up box
  • Place parts in semi-automated machines
  • Calibrate machines at the beginning of each shift
  • Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running
  • Troubleshoot problems during machine operation
  • Ensure that regular and preventative maintenance procedures are carried out
  • Perform random tests to ensure accuracy
  • Perform safety checks on every machine
  • Ensure that machines are producing quality products by managing periodic checks on output
  • Ensure stocks of needed materials are ready and available at all times
  • Create and maintain activity logs
  • Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors
  • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

  • Earned Wage Access
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Safety Awards
  • Company Store
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements


Physical Requirements:

  • Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
  • Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
  • Pushing, pulling and reaching
  • Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

  • Must be able to read a tape measure
  • Must be able to work weekends and overtime if necessary
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Willingness to learn

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

  • Experience operating a plasma table
  • Experience operating press break and sheet metal shears
  • Experience operating a forklift

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

  • Various machines and presses
  • Various equipment, including forklifts

Environmental Conditions:

80% to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust and mud etc.



Englobal a Gulf Island Company will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Englobal a Gulf Island Company, must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Englobal a Gulf Island Company, will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


Englobal a Gulf Island Company is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Englobal a Gulf Island Company, employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Englobal a Gulf Island Company. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Englobal a Gulf Island Company, hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.


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