Machine Operator 1
Listed on Reliance Steel’s official careers site. Posted June 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Job Summary
Job Summary: Performs the functions necessary to load, unload, cut, inspect, package mark, and prepare material that is processed on internal equipment. Physical Requirements Walk(Move, Traverse), Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Function Essential Functions
- Survey the area and provide for storage of stock and in‐process material and keep work station, clean, safe and organized.
- Properly lift material and transport to destination with overhead cranes.
- Properly land material in proper position on shear tables and/or saw tables and remove/attach magnets, chains, slings and other lifting attachments in a safe and secure manner.
- Identify and retrieve the proper material according to work instructions or tickets.
- Perform pre‐shift crane, chain and lifting attachments inspection and document on inspection sheet.
- Square material to the shear blade or saw roller guides and setup blade gap to proper plate thickness.
- Cut simple and complex parts.
- Perform inspection following the procedures on the control plans and hold to tolerances as specified on the work order/ticket, drawing or control plans.
- Finish material to customer specifications, package and mark/tag accordingly.
- Mark heat numbers on all drops and return to storage.
- Use specified measuring devices properly.
- Communicate with other workers and supervisors.
- Understand and comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Keep work areas and crane clean and free of debris and safety hazards.
- Experienced in one or more of the following equipment types, CNC shear, drill, press brake, burning machine, band saw and ironworker.
Required Skills
Physical Requirements:
- Manual lifting and carrying material up to 75lbs.
- Bending, squatting, stooping, walking and climbing.
- Pulling, pushing and lifting material while manually retrieving or positioning.
- Reaching, guiding, placing and prying.
- Work in heat/cold and extreme weather conditions.
- Able to see and hear other overhead cranes, other workers, equipment and alarms.
- Have adequate eye sight to properly read measuring devices, drawings, etc.
Abilities
Required: EEO Statement Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN
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