Shear Operator - 1st Shift
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G A Richards Company
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Shear Operator - 1st Shift
G A Richards Company
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Posted 2 months ago
Full Time
Kentwood, Michigan
In Person
Smart Summary
The operator sets up and runs power shears, which use circular blades, to cut metal plates and sheets to specific dimensions, potentially involving CNC programming and material optimization.
This role requires a high school diploma or GED, with some related experience or training preferred. Candidates should have general math skills and be able to lift 50 lbs frequently. Passing a drug test and background check is also mandatory.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Operating Power Shears
CNC Programming
Material Optimization
Reading Shop Drawings
Layout Markings
Material Selection
Metal Fabrication
Sliding Metal Sheets
Angular Cuts
General Math Skills
Job Description
Description
Pay Range: $16/hr - $21/hr
Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO after 90 days!
Summary: Operates machine equipped with opposing circular blades (one mounted above other) to shear metal plates and sheets to specified circular and curved dimensions by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Sets up and operates one or more types of power shears to shear materials to specified dimensions or to perform operations involving angular cuts.
- Setups may include programming of a CNC back bar and/or use of computer material optimization programs
- Works with shop drawings, layout markings, etc.
- Selects and uses material to avoid excessive scrap
- Pick up and slide sheets of metal and align to the machine
Who We Are: G.A. Richards Company is a metal fabricator that manufactures and assembles furniture for the office furniture industry. We engage craft level skill and agility to address the complex needs of our customers. At G.A. Richards Company, our values of respect, integrity, self-discipline, grit and accountability allow us to exceed our customers' needs every day as we continue to grow and develop our company, our community and ourselves.
Requirements
Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. General math skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. frequently
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G A Richards Company
The G. A. Richards Group consists of several Michigan-based operations that each engineer and build components for various global manufacturers. With 100 years of experience, we compete across the general industrial and office furniture market. We provide the necessary input to our customers that optimizes component design for our manufacturing processes. Our customers depend on us for innovation, efficiency, on-time deliveries, and defect-free components. To meet our customers’ needs, we are continuously looking for ways to improve our operations. Our goal is to be the best option for our customers and the strongest complement to their operations. We are continuously striving to attract the best talent and provide them with the greatest opportunity in order to most effectively serve our customers.
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