Welding Machine Operator

Welding Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Welding Machine Operator in the Waggaman, LA location. The Welding Machine Operator performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Positions work pieces for welding


• Experience using an automated system preferred


• Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications


• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections


• Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane


• May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader


• May restock material


• Completes work order paperwork/documentation


• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

• High School diploma or GED


• Minimum 18 years of age


• Minimum of one year welding experience


• Must pass a welding test


• Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, CAD blueprints, and policy manuals)


• Measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer or ability to learn additional measuring mechanisms


• Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions


• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator


• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder


• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination


• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP


• Must be organized with attention to detail


• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.