Machine Operator (1st & 3rd Shift)

FIRST & THIRD SHIFT AVAILABILITY

Take measures to create a successful career by joining a family-owned metals distributor, serving our customers since 1946.

Steel Services, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to join our team at our Ashland Service Center. As a Machine Operator at Steel Services, your role is vital in fulfilling our clients’ metal needs. Your skills in safely operating CNC machines, band saws, overhead cranes, forklifts, and other necessary equipment are crucial in delivering the top-quality products for which our company is known.

Safety conscious, quality-focused, & team-spirited individuals encouraged to apply!

What can you expect as a Machine Operator joining our team?

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Potential for overtime
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Potential for training and certifications on an as needed basis

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Completing safety checklists
• Operating CNC machines, heavy-duty band saws, and other metal processing equipment
• Pulling and preparing orders for out-going shipments as required
• Banding and labeling customer orders
• Operating forklift and side-loader
• Operating overhead crane
• Completing orders using computer system
• Maintaining accurate inventory
• Replenishing stocking areas
• Keeping work area organized, neat, and clean
• Maintaining operating equipment as needed

What are the requirements?

• Ability to accurately use a tape measure, caliper, and other basic measuring tools
• Math skills for confirming piece counts
• Forklift operation
• Overhead crane operation
• Must be comfortable working in a warehouse setting subject to seasonally hot and/or cold conditions
• The ideal candidate will always put safety first and will always wear appropriate PPE, as well as participate in safety training initiatives, regardless of experience
• Should prefer working in a team environment, but be comfortable working on independent tasks when assigned

What will give you an edge over other applicants?

• Prior metal work experience – operating band saws, angle master, or CNC burning machine
• Experience handling metal products up to 10 tons
• Forklift experience (preferably side loader forklifts)
• Overhead crane experience
• Ability to load/unload materials by hand and via heavy equipment
• Commitment to safety standards and ongoing safety initiatives

About Steel Services, Inc: With 80 years in business, our company supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products. Since 1946, we’ve offered inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. Steel Services, Inc, serves an extensive base of thousands of customers - small job shops, structural fabricators, OEMs, naval & commercial shipyards, and more. With stocking locations strategically placed among three branches in Virginia, our company is able to meet the complex needs of our clients with a focus on quality and efficiency. Our ability to deliver value for our customers is rooted in our dedication to the growth and success of our team of talented individuals. To learn more about Steel Services, Inc., please visit steelservicesinc.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay/Benefits:

• Hourly pay based on experience
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Schedule:

• First Shift: Monday to Friday 6:30am-2:30pm
• Third Shift: Monday to Friday 10:30pm-7:00am
• Potential for Overtime

Location: Ashland, VA 23005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

*Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

*Due to the safety requirements necessitated by heavy material handling and manufacturing, applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate reliably using appropriate, U.S. industry-standard terminology.

*Steel Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ashland, VA 23005 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashland, VA 23005: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person