For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Under general supervision, the Machine Operator 1 sets up and operates production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.  The Machine Operator 1 reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machinery, as well as adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• The Machine Operator 1 operates machines to cut, punch, bend, weld, or otherwise shape material into specified components to support current material demands. 
• Setup machine and confirm specifications for needed material from drawings, blueprints, tablet, or other means. 
• Use lifting devices such as cranes, forklifts, gantry, or other equipment to place materials/parts where needed. 
• Use measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, micrometers, etc. to perform inspection and other quality checks before, during and after production to confirm material and/or product meets specifications. 
• Maintain inventory or material used and general machine maintenance. 
• Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities. 
• Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or attain ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level 

Preferred Education & Experience Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Basic Computer skills
• Mechanical - knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Production and processing - knowledge of raw materials and pruduction processes
• Quality Control Analysis - able to conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality
• Operation Monitoring - capable of watching guages, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Mathematics ability
• Ability to read blueprints
• Mobile Equipment Operation - may require ability to use overhead crane, gantry, hoist and/or forklift
• Variety of measuring tools including square, tape measure, caliper,  micrometer, etc.
• Variety of hand tools including grinder, hands free tooling, etc.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.