Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.  

As a machine operator at Norlen, a Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating machinery in the machining department.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Trained in the operation and setup of CNC equipment and controller while also being able to edit G-code and create programs 
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements; sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale or rule
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut according to the type of operation and specified material and finish
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece 
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, fixtures, and cutting tools to be used
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Has an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding