Job Description

About the job

Company is a privately held, independent company that has grown to become one of the premier distributors of structural steel, tubing, piling, and plate products. We are looking to hire a Machine Operator to join our team in Petersburg, Virginia!

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Successful candidates will be expected to:**

• Load raw materials onto the CNC machine.
• Input the product design into the computer modeling software.
• Choose and load the correct cutting tools for the job.
• Adjust machine settings to the desired product specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues during the manufacturing process.
• Complete quality control tests during the manufacturing stage and on the final product.
• Clean and maintain the machine.
• Train new staff on machine operation procedures.
• Programming CNC machines
• 2 years' experience in CNC machines mandatory with carbon steel
• Proficient at CNC, set-up, & operation of CNC
• Extensive knowledge of gauges & measuring instruments
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints or drawings & understand geometric dimensioning & tolerance (GD&T)
• Ability to articulate in all forms of communication & excellent critical thinking skills

Qualifications/Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 or more years of CNC machine experience working on CNC type machines is required
• Must be able to stand, bend, walk, and lift 50 lbs. for up to 10 hours per day, when necessary
• Have prior experience running Plasma or Laser machining centers, with special consideration given to those running burn tables, plasma robots, or laser machining centers.
• Be open to various shifts and schedules (Discussed at interview, as we are a growing rapidly and have exciting opportunities in this arena)
• Acknowledge, before employment begins, their thorough understanding of Triad’s pay scale and incentive program by signing the hiring document, along with opportunities for advancement within the group.
• Company pays a shift differential for off shift hours worked, and overtime is paid after 40 hours worked.
• After six months of employment, the operator will join the team’s incentive program.

**Job Type: **Full-Time position, which includes health, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a company matched 401K plan