North Shore Steel & Affiliates are trusted, industry-leading metals service centers with more than 65 years of experience supporting customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With locations in Houston and Beaumont, we provide a full range of structural steel products and value-added processing services, cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication, helping customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM sectors move faster and build with confidence. Our legacy is rooted in reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships.

At North Shore Steel, our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If these values resonate with you and you’re looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join our team.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The scope of work is to operate a portable track torch cutting machine with (1) oxy-fuel torch to produce parts in the manufacturing warehouses.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Set up track and portable cutting machine for production runs.
Able to lay out plate to perform bevel cutting.
Make sure the machine has the necessary consumables.
Monitor machinery for any problems during the production run. If there is an issue, operators may adjust the program to correct the problem.
After items have been produced, operator ensure that they meet specifications and verify their quality.
Instructs material handler on what material to load and/or unload and how to load table to maximize productivity.
Checks material for grade, thickness, and size per the production documentation.
Reads prints, determines tolerances, and checks parts against prints to ensure quality of parts being cut. Based on the appearance and quality of parts being produced, makes appropriate adjustments to the processes, such as travel speed, tip size, tip replacement, gas pressures, kerf compensation, torch height, and other factors as needed to produce the desired quality.
Performs daily, weekly, and monthly operator preventive maintenance.
Communicates problems with the machine or any other equipment to lead man, supervisor, and/or maintenance to ensure problem resolution.
Uses and understands measuring instruments - tape measure, level, protractor, and micrometer.
Responsible for safety and environmental issues regarding assigned area. Material handling of material, crane use, cutting torch, hot parts, lifting weight limits, proper eye protection.
To work overtime as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be an experienced Beveler with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Must be able to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
Must be proficient at operating a Messer or Kinetic burning machine.
Must understand computer controls and logic to adjust cutting speeds/pressure gauges.
Must have knowledge of basic shop mathematics, addition, subtraction, fractions, and decimals
Ability to lift, carry, or maneuver objects, difficult objects will be lifted with the assistance of mechanical means or additional manpower.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely as part of daily job duties.
Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while performing tasks and moving through the work area, including walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
Frequent squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, requiring full-body mobility, balance, and upper- and lower-body strength to perform work safely.
Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, with regular use of arms, shoulders, and back for lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
Maintain adequate visual and auditory acuity to safely perform assigned tasks, including but not limited to: identifying potential hazards, reading and/or recording measurements, inspecting materials, and responding promptly to verbal instructions, alarms or hand signals in the work environment

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must complete the company’s pre-employment screening process. This includes:

Criminal background check: reviewed in accordance with job duties, the nature and gravity of any convictions, and the time elapsed since the offense or sentence completion.
Pre-hire drug screening: candidates must pass a drug screen to be eligible for hire.
Physical assessment: required for all Production and Distribution positions, conducted by a company-designated physician at no cost to the candidate.

Participation in each step of the pre-employment process is required. Candidates who choose not to participate or who do not meet the screening criteria will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits:

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You’ll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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