1st Shift Shear Operator I- San Antonio, TX

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 17 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

Job Summary

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing metals processing and distribution work.

Work includes specialized equipment operation and / or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate light and heavy gauge shear machines including proper machine adjustments to correct steel shape, squaring, etc.
• Maintain all aspects of product quality including selection and appearance of material, dimensional tolerance, weight, piece count, etc.
• Prepare inspection records and report production data.
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Completes work order paperwork / documentation.
• Assist with handling quality issues
• Communicate with other areas on changes to scheduling, processing, etc.
• Report machine malfunctions to supervision and assist outside maintenance if needed with major repairs.
• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by practicing safe work habits, good housekeeping procedures and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work and accordance with Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. Safety Policy.
• Assist in other areas on as needed basis.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma / GED preferred.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metal working machines preferred.
• Operate assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow processes and procedures
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload
• Maintain neat and orderly conditions in work area and help maintain and promote safe conditions throughout the facility
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively to members of your company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all common units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions, as well as alternative solutions.
• Overall ability to understand the goals of the company (safety, efficiency, quality, etc.).
• Must be able to effectively use company database (eStel).
• Must demonstrate conflict resolution, respect, integrity, ethics, punctuality, dependability, accuracy, safety, and teamwork while maintaining company values.
• Must have good keyboard skills

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Warehouse / Field Setting; minimal temperature environment

Shift : Monday-Friday 8a-4 : 30p

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, n ational origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.