Shear Operator

Job Description

The Shear Operator operates a metal shear to cut and punch metal plates and sheets according to designs and specifications.

Read and interpret customer designs and specifications.

Set up and operate metal shear.

Record and monitor material usage.

Verify conformance of metal pieces to specifications, measure and inspect work using rules, gauges or templates.

May operate forklift to move materials to work areas and storage areas.

Follow all established quality guidelines.

Follow all established safety guidelines.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Ability to use basic tools such as a tape measure. Qualified candidates should be able to measure down to 1/32nd.

Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions. Qualified candidates should be able to convert fractions to decimals.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Ability to review designs and drawings (blueprints).

Strong attention to detail in measurements and design specifics.

Requires good judgment, and ability to work with others and perform other tasks as assigned.

Previous work with structural steel and sheet metal.

Experience operating a forklift is a plus.

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