POSITION SUMMARY: 

Fabricates parts by performing set-up and safe operation of machines such as saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, and punch, that cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, and structural by performing the following duties.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Reads engineering print and work orders to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.  

Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template. 

Positions workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade. 

Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine.  

Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. 

Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation. 

Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece. 

Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

No prior experience or training. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  

Ability to write simple correspondence. 

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. 

Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.  

 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.   

The Employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. 

The Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.  

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. 

Frequently exposed to vibration. 

Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. 

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. 

Noise level in work environment is usually loud.   

The noise level is occasionally very loud. 

Ear protection is required.