North Shore Steel
Press Helper (Manufacturing)
North Shore Steel is an industry-leading metals service center in the Houston area with a 65-year history of serving customers at the highest level. Our mission is to create significant value for our customers, provide a prosperous workplace for our employees, and positively impact society. North Shore Steel is seeking an experienced vertical machining craftsman to join our team in Houston.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The work scope is to operate the Press Brake Machine. The Press Brake is a manufacturing equipment that is used to bend sheet metal.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.
Prepares, sets up, and adjusts press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.
Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available.
Measures and aligns materials to be used.
Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.
Maintains a clean work area.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
SKILLS:
Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans.
Basic computer and math skills.
At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physically able to operate the press brake.
Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
EXPERIENCE:
1 – 3 years of operating a Press Brake or previous experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is preferred.
BENEFITS:
North Shore provides rich benefits to its full-time employees and their families, including, but not limited to, multiple Major Medical plans, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, Short Term Disability, and a Flex Spending Account. We also provide a Basic Life policy and Long-Term Disability at no cost to you. The benefits don't stop there, with the added value of a generous holiday schedule, PTO policy, and a 401k plan.
Suitable applicants can send their resumes to ScottL@nssco.com.