Machine Operator

Position: Machine Operator - Houston Location: Houston, TX Job Id: 165 of Openings: 1 IKG USA, LLC Job Title: Machine Operator - Houston IKG USA, LLC is recognized as the pioneer of the world grating industry, having invented the first grating products in New York City in the early 20th Century. IKG USA, LLC continues to lead the grating industry as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high-quality steel and aluminum bar grating, with several manufacturing plants throughout North America, and a network of direct sales personnel, distributors, and agents to serve both the domestic and international markets. Metal bar grating has many applications but is primarily used as an industrial product because of its high strength, relative light weight, and design that allows for light flow and ventilation. See for more details. Primary Responsibilities: Set up and operate CNC processing equipment per job requirements for operations. Start machinery and adjust as necessary to improve overall performance while minimizing scrap output. Perform quality control checks, follow recordkeeping procedures, and report all problems to Management. Complete general fabrication tasks such as welding, plasma cutting, use of a torch, fitting, spot welding, and reading blueprints as needed. Comply with all safety and health regulations as specified by Management. Clean machinery and maintain clean work environment to include upkeep of work area, tool drawers, workstations, and footprint layouts as per 5S standards. Basic Qualifications: Level of experience A-C: High school education. 2-year associate degree program at community or technical college desired. Vocational school courses in mathematics and geometry, blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, metalworking, drafting and quality and safety practices are highly recommended. 5 - 7 years related industrial experience. Tools & Equipment: General hand tools used to assist in setup to include wrenches, screwdrivers, grinders, roller tables, jib cranes, overhead cranes, forklifts, welding, plasma cutting, and digital measurement devices. Use of a computer to monitor cutting program and update job progress and status. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. IKG USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on IKG's website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, KG offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Jim Scholes, Div HR Manager at , and IKG will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for such application assistance.