Saw Operator - 3rd Shift

at Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in University Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary

Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Central Steel & Wireoffers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Saw Operator with Central Steel & Wire, you will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and quality when cutting material in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
This position is a 3rd shift role. The hours for this position are Sunday through Thursday from 10:30pm to 7:00am.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operating saw equipment to cut materials to specified dimensions with accuracy and precision
Inspecting cut pieces to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
Perform routine maintenance on the saw equipment to ensure optimal performance
Troubleshoot any issues with equipment to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency
Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others
Picking and staging feedstock for fulfillment orders
Breaking down bulk bundles for customer-specific orders
Packaging of material to customer requirements
Operating a sit-down or side loader forklift to move material as needed
Proper completion of paperwork and SAP work order confirmation for shipping/receiving on the computer
Maximum productivity for finished goods creation
All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

Successfully pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Minimum 2 years of similar job experience preferred
Regular attendance
Basic math skills
Basic computer skills and/or comfort using a computer
Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding and new hire training

Salary: $25.32 - $28.72 per hour. A starting wage higher than $25.32 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employee the following benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K plans with employer-matching contributions
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation, sick, and holidays
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.